This heart attack protein linked to high death risk, even without heart disease
A recent study published in the journal Heart suggests that a high level of troponin, a protein typically used to determine the likelihood of...
Why air pollution and dementia have a troubling connection
We all know that pollution isn't good for our health.
But recent research has shown that it might have a particularly negative effect on people...
Should older people take aspirin to protect heart health?
Aspirin, often taken to ward off heart disease and strokes, can sometimes cause serious stomach bleeding, especially in older folks.
ASPREE Study: Should Elderly Stop...
Scientists find special link between obesity and high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is common in people with obesity.
Recent findings have shown that a part of the brain, the hypothalamus, has more...
Scientists find gene mutation linked to kidney cancer
Researchers from the University of Michigan have made an important discovery about kidney cancer.
They studied the genes of kidney patients to learn more about...
Can AI chatbots be your new health buddy?
As the cold of winter fades away, many of us start to think about getting fit and eating healthier.
Surprisingly, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots might...
How doctors are changing opioid prescriptions
Over the past 30 years, there's been a significant surge in opioid prescriptions. By 2019, Australia stood eighth in global opioid use.
Despite the role...
Scientists find a drug related to Viagra may help treat vascular dementia
A recent study in Alzheimer's & Dementia examined the effectiveness of tadalafil, a medication akin to Viagra, in treating patients with vascular dementia.
Vascular dementia,...
Scientists find the key to preventing joint pain
Osteoarthritis, a debilitating condition marked by the breakdown of cartilage in joints, affects over 32.5 million Americans.
Recent research has discovered a protein that may...
Heart disease linked to rise in Alzheimer’s protein, study finds
Recent research indicates that heart disease might be a significant factor in early brain dysfunction, which can potentially lead to dementia.
Moreover, heart disease can...