Virtual reality can make exercise enjoyable and reduce chronic pain
In a world where sticking to a fitness routine can be challenging, research from the University of South Australia offers a novel solution: virtual...
AI can help detect pancreatic cancer early
The story of understanding and battling pancreatic cancer, a deadly and elusive disease, goes back to the 18th century.
The key to beating this cancer...
Monitoring lesser-known numbers in a blood screening can help heart health
When you get the results from a routine blood screening, some familiar terms and numbers may jump out: cholesterol levels that point to a...
A how-to guide to COVID treatments
As a surge in COVID cases spurred in part by low rates of vaccination with the updated 2023-2024 vaccine, winter gathering, and the new...
Even low levels of air pollution can increase heart disease risk
A recent Finnish study has uncovered a vital link between air pollution and cardiometabolic health, showing that even low levels of air pollutants can...
Weight loss can combat diabetes and improve heart health
Once upon a time, many believed that if you had type 2 diabetes, you were stuck with it for life. However, a new study...
Researcher discusses tau and its role in Alzheimer’s
The effects of Alzheimer's disease are devastating: not being able to recognize loved ones, losing precious memories, losing the ability to perform simple tasks,...
Beyond breathing: How COVID-19 affects your heart, brain and other organs
It's easy to be complacent about COVID-19. Most people experience only mild issues – fever and coughing, maybe congestion and shortness of breath.
But the...
New drug shows potential to revolutionize brain tumor treatment
In the quest to combat brain tumors, particularly grade 2 IDH-mutant gliomas often diagnosed in younger individuals, a beacon of hope arises.
A notable expert...
New marker could detect gastric cancer early with 90% accuracy
Researchers from Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine have made a significant breakthrough that could lead to the early detection of gastric cancer through...