An immune reaction in the brain seems to play a major role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. In a way, it “adds fuel to the fire” and apparently causes an inflammation that,...

MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2020 — A specific collection of gut bacteria may be a culprit in the development of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a new study shows. PAH is a chronic disease marked by...

Much as he tried, Gabriel Oluka could never keep up with other children. As he got older, he experienced heaviness in his chest, frequent sore throats and occasional painful joints. Sometimes his breathing...

Kidney transplantation is the gold standard treatment for end-stage kidney disease and is associated with an advantage over dialysis in both survival and quality of life. Researchers at the University...

Heart disease is often thought to be more of a problem for men. However, it’s the most common cause of death for both women and men in the United States. Because some heart disease symptoms in women...