Gina Glaros

Duke University researchers are developing an experimental drug that targets mitochondria inside nerve cells to provide pain relief without the risk of addiction.

Once considered a disease exclusive to the wealthy, gout has doubled in prevalence over the last few decades due to its status as a chronic condition caused by uric acid buildup.

(WISH) — Suicide is one of the leading causes of death for young people in the United States. For years, the focus has been on teens. However, doctors say a disturbing shift is emerging. Some children are experiencing suicidal thoughts far earlier than many parents ever imagined. New research is identifying warning signs in kids […]

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WISH) — A local nonprofit dedicated to helping young Hoosiers is hosting Dancing with INAD Stars to fight an ultra-rare childhood condition. The goal of INAD Warriors is to raise awareness about a rare medical condition called Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy, or INAD, that causes young children to lose motor skills, including walking, talking, […]

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — More than 7 million Americans 65 and older live with Alzheimer’s, and that number could nearly double by 2050. Researchers are shifting their focus. Instead of only treating decline, they now work to slow or stop the disease before it begins. The latest Lancet Commission estimates that up to 45% of dementia […]

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — More than 7 million Americans 65 and older live with Alzheimer's, and that number could nearly double by 2050.

Researchers at Duke Health are testing drones to deliver automated external defibrillators more quickly than emergency crews during ongoing trials in North Carolina and Virginia.

Perinatal psychosis is a rare and severe mental health disorder that can occur during pregnancy or after childbirth, requiring immediate treatment to reduce the risk of harm to the parent and child.

New ECPR technology helps more cardiac arrest patients survive and return home by buying time to clear blocked arteries in the ER.

North Carolina State researchers developed a way to deliver vaccines via dental floss, avoiding needles by targeting gum tissue for immunity.