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This drug may treat persistent hand pain

Have you or someone you know been struggling with relentless hand pain that refuses to go away? The pain can make simple daily tasks like...

Scientists find link between stomach infection and Alzheimer’s disease

Infection with the stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylori may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a study conducted by Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin and...

New findings about a hidden cause of diarrhea

A recent study published in the journal Gastro Hep Advances highlights several challenges faced by patients with microscopic colitis, an inflammatory digestive disease, including...

AI can detect risks of fall and bone fracture in older women

Edith Cowan University (ECU) researchers have developed an innovative automated machine-learning algorithm to accurately assess abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) during routine bone density testing....

Irregular sleep linked to higher dementia risk

A recent study published in Neurology suggests that individuals with irregular sleep patterns may face an increased risk of dementia compared to those with...

Cholesterol-lowering drugs may prevent colon cancer, study finds

Colorectal serrated polyps, often overlooked during colonoscopies, can develop into aggressive tumors responsible for a significant percentage of colorectal cancers. Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine...

5 early signs of dementia you need to know

When we think about dementia, we often picture memory problems, such as forgetting names or misplacing items. However, dementia encompasses more than just memory...

Scientists develop new COVID-19 vaccines

Two Melbourne-made COVID-19 vaccines have shown strong potential to be an improved approach for boosting immunity to SARS-CoV-2 variants, according to interim results of...

This high blood pressure drug can treat diabetic kidney disease

Diabetes often brings a series of health challenges, and kidney issues are a standard part of this journey. Diabetic kidney disease is a significant concern,...

New atlas reveals big cause of heart disease

Heart disease is a significant health concern, affecting many people. Still, a recent breakthrough by researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine...