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Poor walking and weak hand grip may signal early dementia

A recent study from Monash University has highlighted the potential of using walking speed and grip strength as early predictions of dementia. This innovative research,...

When liver disease comes with joint and muscle pain

Liver disease might primarily evoke thoughts of jaundice, fatigue, and digestive issues, but what's less commonly known is its association with joint and muscle...

Positive outlook propels woman through heart failure and on to a new heart

It was Christmas 2015 and Laytoya Williams was overjoyed, celebrating the holidays with her young family. But it would be her last normal holiday. The...

Light and timing: a new approach to heart health

Once upon a time, we discovered that the body has its own internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm, which plays a significant role...

What you need to know about metabolic disorders

Imagine your body as a complex machine, with the metabolism acting as its engine, converting fuel (food) into energy that powers everything you do. Just...

The link between diabetes and headaches

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body turns food into energy, involving high levels of sugar in the blood. While it's well-known...

Depth camera and walking patterns can help detect early signs of cognitive decline

In a new study, researchers have found a new way to detect early signs of cognitive decline in older adults by analyzing how they...

AI helps scientists spot new COVID-19 variants

Scientists from The Universities of Manchester and Oxford have created an artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to better spot and track the emergence of...

Researchers find new cause of type 2 diabetes

In our world today, a staggering number of people, estimated at 415 million, are living with diabetes. A vast majority of these cases, about...

Research shows a hidden cause heart disease

Heart disease encompasses a broad spectrum of conditions, but one of the most common forms we hear about is atherosclerosis. This condition, a leading...