What’s the link between tattoos and vision loss? 2 optometrists explain
Getting a tattoo can be a thrilling, albeit painful, experience.
About one-third of Australians have a tattoo, with many getting inked as a rite of passage.
However, a small...
Losing health insurance can quickly worsen diabetes, study warns
Diabetes is a long-term health condition that affects how the body controls blood sugar. It requires ongoing care, regular check-ups, and often daily medication.
For...
Smart bandage releases antibiotics only when needed, improving healing
Treating wounds may soon become safer and more precise thanks to a new invention from scientists at Brown University.
In a recent study published in...
Women with cancer live longer but suffer more severe treatment side effects
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world. Every year, millions of people are diagnosed with different forms of the...
What you need to know about fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease is a condition that happens when too much fat builds up inside the liver. The liver is one of the most...
Irregular heartbeats may be less predictable than we thought
A new study from the University of Alberta has revealed something surprising about how our hearts respond to low oxygen conditions.
While doctors often rely...
You don’t have to lose weight to reverse prediabetes
For many years, people have believed that the best way to prevent diabetes is to lose weight.
Doctors often tell patients with prediabetes to eat...
Your gut may be quietly worsening chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease is a serious and growing health problem around the world. It happens when the kidneys slowly lose their ability to filter...
Smarter blood test could detect Alzheimer’s with better accuracy
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that slowly affects memory, thinking, and daily life. Scientists have long known that two key proteins are...
Can cocoa protect your heart and blood pressure?
New research suggests that a natural compound found in cocoa may help protect the heart and improve blood vessel health, even in people who...