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This wearable patch could monitor estrogen in sweat wirelessly

Estrogen, a hormone primarily associated with women’s health, plays a crucial role in various aspects of female fertility and overall well-being. It has numerous responsibilities,...

Why diabetes drug metformin can help increase longevity

Metformin, a prevalent medication for type 2 diabetes, is identified for its ability to lower blood sugar levels. However, recent studies by Massachusetts General Hospital...

Tracking Alzheimer’s progression through simple blood tests

Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that affects memory and other vital mental functions, has long been a subject of intensive research. A recent study reveals a...

Scientists find a big cause of age-related weakness

As people age, experiencing some degree of physical weakness is common, often attributed to the natural decline in muscle strength. However, a groundbreaking study from...

Natural daylight can improve blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes

Sunlight, a daily natural phenomenon, might have more to offer than just a source of Vitamin D. Recent research unveiled at the European Association for...

Hormone change in older women may increase dementia risk

Menopause, a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycles, is a significant phase in women's lives and is often...

Common high blood pressure drugs could help treat liver disease

Chronic liver damage can have severe consequences, leading to scarring of the liver, known as fibrosis, which can escalate into increased blood pressure within...

High-dose radiation could help treat inoperable kidney cancer in older adults

A pioneering multi-institutional phase II study, TransTasman Radiation Oncology Group (TROG) FASTRACK II, discloses promising outcomes of high-dose radiation for older adults with inoperable...

Half of people with heart rhythm diseases dying of heart attack, stroke

Recent research uncovers a substantial reduction in stroke and heart attack-related mortality among patients diagnosed with one of the UK's most prevalent heart rhythm...

Adding these minerals into water may help control high blood pressure

High blood pressure is a significant health concern globally, being the principal preventable cause of premature death. In a noteworthy study conducted by Emory University,...