Shingles vaccine may help slow aging, study finds
A vaccine that is usually given to prevent shingles may have another surprising benefit. New research suggests that it might also help slow the...
Severe COVID and flu may raise lung cancer risk years later
Respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 and influenza are usually thought of as short-term infections that cause fever, cough, and fatigue. Most people recover within...
Long‑term exercise strongly improves immune system in older people
For many years, doctors and scientists have known that regular physical activity helps people stay healthy. Exercise can strengthen the heart, improve muscle power,...
A simple strength test may predict your future disease risk
Many people think of muscle strength mainly in terms of fitness or physical appearance. However, new research suggests that muscle strength may reveal much...
Scientists discover how “selfish” genes kill rival sperm to cheat evolution
Scientists have uncovered how certain “selfish” genes cheat the normal rules of inheritance by destroying rival sperm cells.
The discovery helps explain a long-standing mystery...
Cholesterol drug statins are safer than many people think, study finds
Heart disease remains one of the biggest health threats in the world. Every year, it causes about 20 million deaths globally.
In the United Kingdom...
A simple vitamin may help lower skin cancer risk
For many years, doctors have searched for simple ways to help people reduce their risk of skin cancer. Skin cancer is one of the...
Weight‑loss drugs may help the heart heal after a heart attack
Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death around the world. They occur when blood flow to part of the heart is...
Two common bowel polyps together may greatly raise cancer risk
Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is one of the most serious health problems affecting adults around the world. In Australia, it is...
These three common drugs may help fight Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses of old age. It slowly damages memory, thinking ability, and everyday functioning.
Over time, people with...