New guidelines for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis through blood biomarkers
Today at the International Alzheimer's Congress (AAIC) in Amsterdam, new guidelines for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease were unveiled.
These criteria, developed by international clinicians...
As e-cigarette use grows, more research needed on long-term effects of vaping
As the number of young people using electronic nicotine delivery systems grows, so does evidence that e-cigarettes may be harmful to human health.
More studies...
How less salt can lower blood pressure in these people
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is an unseen adversary. Although you might not feel its presence, it could be slowly damaging your body over...
A ray of hope: new methods to treat Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease is a common brain disorder that affects memory and thinking skills.
It can be heartbreaking to see loved ones slowly forget their family...
Back pain and depression strongly connect to each other
Back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting over 619 million people globally.
This number is expected to increase to 840 million within...
Cancer and aging: What you need to know
Cancer can affect anyone, but it's more common in older people. In fact, half of all new cancer cases are in people over 66....
Intermittent fasting: A new tool to lower type 2 diabetes risk
Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body struggles to use insulin effectively, leading to elevated blood sugar levels. This issue can result...
How a self-managed program could battle frailty
A team of researchers at Flinders University is developing an innovative program that's showing promising results in the fight against frailty in older adults.
The...
Scientists find a new way to treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a health issue many of us are familiar with.
It's a quiet troublemaker that, if not controlled, can lead...
Scientists find new way to treat heart rhythm diseases
Your heart is an incredible machine. It beats more than 100,000 times a day, pumping blood to every part of your body.
But sometimes, it...