Scientists find the Link between poor sleep, brain inflammation, and Alzheimer’s risk
Sleep and Alzheimer’s: What’s the Connection?
New research suggests that poor sleep might be one of the earliest warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, thanks to...
Scientists find how to detect and treat diabetic kidney disease early
A Paradigm Shift in Kidney Disease Detection
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio report that...
Scientists find high blood pressure linked to mood problems
How Does Blood Pressure Affect Us?
Blood pressure is the force with which our blood pushes against the walls of our veins and arteries. It's...
New study links testosterone to cancer risk in women
In a groundbreaking study from QIMR Berghofer, Associate Professors Tracy O'Mara and Dylan Glubb have discovered a potential role for testosterone in the development...
Improving heart health at midlife and beyond could lower future risk of stroke, dementia
Good heart health promotes better brain health and can help reduce the risk for stroke and dementia.
But is it ever too late to make...
Scientists develops groundbreaking technique to repair retinal detachment
Dr. Rajeev Muni, a vitreoretinal surgeon at St. Michael's, has developed a revolutionary, minimally invasive technique to repair retinal detachment without requiring incisions or...
The good and bad of AI chatbots in cancer care
The Mixed Bag of AI Accuracy
AI chatbots are becoming more common for answering questions about health, including cancer care. But how accurate are they?...
A simple protein could change how we treat heart disease
A Battle We're Still Fighting
Heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S. Despite many efforts to combat it, the disease remains a...
Seven healthy habits linked to lower risk of dementia, 20-year study finds
New research reveals that adhering to seven healthy lifestyle factors, known as the American Heart Association's Life's Simple 7, could significantly lower the risk...
Long COVID risks stick around for two years, study warns
Even though COVID-19 has been declared over as a global emergency, it’s far from over for many people.
A new study has found that the...