Health & Wellness
How gut bacteria may hold the key to fighting obesity and diabetes
Scientists at Harvard University have discovered a group of tiny chemical compounds, called metabolites, that travel from the intestine to the liver and then...
Your driving habits could show early signs of memory loss
A new study shows that tracking how older adults drive could help doctors find early signs of memory and thinking problems. The study was...
Vitamin B6 products are set to be restricted. Here’s what you need to know
On Tuesday, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announced a raft of changes to how products containing vitamin B6 are packaged and sold.
The TGA decision is based...
Why cholesterol drugs cause muscle pain—and how to fix it
Statins are medications that have saved millions of lives by lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
They’ve become one of...
Simple neck scan could detect heart failure in older men
A new discovery from researchers at University College London has shown that a simple neck scan could help identify older men who are at...
A 10-minute scan can find real cause of tough high blood pressure
Millions of people around the world live with high blood pressure, and treating it effectively can sometimes be tricky.
But scientists at University College London...
This antibody therapy can clear Alzheimer’s plaques
Lecanemab, also known by its brand name Leqembi, is a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that helps remove toxic plaques from the brain and slows...
Scientists find key cause of nerve damage in diabetes
Nerve damage is a painful and common problem for people with diabetes. It causes symptoms like pain, numbness, and difficulty moving.
This condition, known as...
Study finds big cause of plaque buildup in blood vessels
Heart disease is one of the biggest health problems in the world. In the United States, about one out of every four deaths is...
New test can spot a top cause of dementia before symptoms appear
Scientists in Sweden have made a major discovery that could change how we find and treat Lewy body disease, one of the top causes...
Common blood pressure drugs may harm bowel health, study finds
High blood pressure is a common health problem around the world. About one out of every ten adults has it.
If it’s not treated, it...
Scientists discover genetic ‘switch’ that powers pancreatic cancer
Researchers at the Salk Institute have made a major discovery about pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of cancer.
They found a special part...
The order of health problems may affect how long you live
Do you know someone who has more than one long-term health issue, like diabetes, heart disease, or mental health problems?
A new study from the...
A common blood pressure pill might help you live longer
Rilmenidine is a medicine that many doctors prescribe to help lower high blood pressure. But new research shows this drug may have a surprising...
A diabetes drug that could help millions with heart failure
Heart failure is a serious condition that affects over 64 million people around the world. Imagine your heart as a pump that sends blood...
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Brain Health
Your driving habits could show early signs of memory loss
A new study shows that tracking how older adults drive could help doctors find early signs of memory and thinking problems. The study was...
This antibody therapy can clear Alzheimer’s plaques
Lecanemab, also known by its brand name Leqembi, is a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that helps remove toxic plaques from the brain and slows...
New test can spot a top cause of dementia before symptoms appear
Scientists in Sweden have made a major discovery that could change how we find and treat Lewy body disease, one of the top causes...
A new hope in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious condition that mostly affects older people. It is the most common form of dementia and causes memory loss, thinking...
An fMRI brain marker may reveal early cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s
Scientists have discovered a potential brain-based signal that may help detect early cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease.
A new study by researchers from Université Savoie...