Walking 500 more steps can cut heart disease risk in older people
In a recent preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's upcoming meeting, researchers have discovered that walking an extra 500 steps...
Wildfires can increase death risk in lung cancer
A study showed that people who had lung cancer surgery and then faced a wildfire within a year had a lower chance of living.
This...
What is POTS? And how is it related to long COVID?
POTS or “postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome” is a poorly recognised condition we’ve been hearing more about recently.
When people stand up, get out of bed...
Blood pressure changes during exercise can be a warning of disease
As we get older, the way our blood pressure behaves during and after exercise can hint at future heart problems.
Researchers have now found that...
This new device may help people do stroke rehab at home
For the many people who suffer a stroke every year, there's now a glimmer of hope. The University of Houston has tested a new...
Ozempic is in the spotlight but it’s just the latest in a long and...
Losing weight conveniently, cheaply, safely. That’s been the holy grail of weight-loss ever since 19th century English undertaker and weight-loss celebrity William Banting’s 1863...
Exercising during a hospital stay linked with faster recovery – new research
When a person is admitted to hospital for any reason – whether due to illness or to undergo surgery – it’s expected they will...
Everyday pleasures may boost your memory, cognitive function
In the world of science, new technology can often reveal exciting insights about our everyday life.
One such groundbreaking technology is MINDWATCH, which emerged from...
AI can help the origin of cancer, study finds
or 3-5% of cancer patients, especially those with widespread metastatic tumors, the site of the cancer's origin remains elusive. These are known as cancers...
Drinking sugary sodas may increase death risk in type 2 diabetes
Sugar is in many things we drink, like sodas and fruit punches. For people with type 2 diabetes, drinking a lot of these sugary...