Natural UV-protective compounds from algae are revealing unexpected biological activities. Scientists have found that certain natural compounds produced by algae and cyanobacteria may offer benefits ...

Improving blood flow to the brain by opening a narrowed neck artery may not improve patients' cognitive skills, according to a preliminary late-breaking science presentation at the American Stroke ...

Heart failure (HF) is a chronic and progressive cardiovascular condition associated with significant morbidity, mortality and ...

Heart attack symptoms in women can differ from the classic warning signs portrayed in men. Women may notice symptoms such as shortness of breath, nausea or overwhelming ...

What if a simple urine test could warn you about hidden kidney damage before symptoms even appear? It can—and that's exactly ...

Late-Breaking Science Abstract LB 003 - Procedures that remove plaque from a narrowed carotid artery in the neck or prop the artery open with a stent did not appear to be better at improving cognitive ...

A machine learning model incorporating functional assessments predicts one-year mortality in older patients with HF and improves risk stratification beyond established scores. Functional status at ...

If you're curious about your heart health, there are quick tests you can perform at home -- no equipment required.

The 5 second leg test is a simple self-check that looks for swelling in the legs or ankles as a possible early warning sign ...

Abstract: The IEC 60060-1 (2010) and IEEE 4 (2013) Standards establish the k-factor function to determine the test voltage value of lightning impulses (LI) with superimposed oscillations. The test ...