While the exact causes of neurodegenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia are still largely unknown, researchers have been able to identify a key characteristic in affected brains: ...

Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a method to more precisely heat up gold nanoparticles to target and destroy cancerous tumors. Using imaging methods that combine light and sound ...

Venous reflux disease (VRD) occurs when veins do not properly return blood to the heart. Health experts refer to it as chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). VRD most commonly affects the legs and can ...

Lymphatic drainage massage gently targets the lymphatic system just under your skin. While touted as a way to flush toxins, it's mainly used to help with swelling from extra lymph fluid in your ...

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, highlighting the need for precise, non-invasive diagnostic tools.