Research shows better high blood pressure treatment in stroke patients
Strokes are a common and serious medical condition that can be life-threatening. When someone has a stroke, their brain doesn't receive enough blood, which...
Potatoes: friend or foe in the battle against diabetes?
Potatoes, often seen as a dietary villain in discussions about health and diabetes, have been given a reprieve by new research from Edith Cowan...
Higher triglyceride levels linked to lower dementia risk in older people
Older people with higher levels of triglycerides, a common type of fat in the blood, may face a reduced risk of dementia and a...
AI-powered ECGs could boost early detection of heart disease
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being employed to enhance the assessment of heart disease risk by analyzing patient electrocardiograms (ECGs).
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, characterized by the...
New research has found an existing drug could help many people with painful hand...
Osteoarthritis is the most common disease of the joints, and often affects the hands. One in two women and one in four men will...
These diets may hold the key to fighting blood cancer
In the quest to find better treatments for leukemia, a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, scientists at Penn State's...
Tai chi could help slow Parkinson’s disease progression
Parkinson's disease is a severe and progressive neurological disorder known for symptoms like slow movements, trembling at rest, and stiff muscles.
It's a rapidly increasing...
New drug offers hope for treating nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has emerged as a global health concern, affecting millions of people.
One of its severe forms, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), can...
New tool to improve heart disease care for elderly people
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a widespread heart condition affecting millions worldwide. Many AF patients also deal with other health issues.
These additional problems can worsen...
Scientists find how to detect Parkinson’s decades before symptoms
Researchers at The Florey and Austin Health have achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the field of neurodegenerative diseases.
They have demonstrated the possibility of detecting...