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AI tool improves colon cancer diagnosis and treatment, study finds

Colorectal cancer is a prevalent global health concern, with almost two million new cases and one million deaths reported worldwide in 2020. A crucial biomarker...

Game-changing chemistry: Easier ways to make better medicines

Have you ever played with building blocks? Imagine if you could change just one block and create a whole new toy. Well, chemists at the University...

While teaching a fitness class, she had a massive heart attack

Ratona Harr was 20 minutes into leading a morning ride at a cycling studio when she felt something like a switch flip, triggering pressure...

Drug combo can reduce ‘bad cholesterol’ effectively, study finds

Cardiovascular disease, including conditions like heart attacks and strokes, poses a significant threat to individuals at very high risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Maintaining low...

Women who survived stroke express concerns about emergency care

A recent study conducted by Michigan Medicine and Brown University reveals that women who have survived a stroke often believe they are at risk...

Depression and anxiety linked to worse heart health, study finds

Our mental well-being and heart health are closely intertwined. Conditions like depression, anxiety, and chronic stress can significantly increase the risk of complications affecting...

AI may help predict sudden cardiac death

Sudden cardiac death, a significant public health concern, accounts for 10% to 20% of all deaths. Detecting individuals at high risk of sudden cardiac death...

Changing treatment of Parkinson’s may improve quality of life

A recent study led by researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) provides renewed hope for patients with advanced Parkinson's disease who have...

Your biological age predicts dementia and stroke regardless of your actual age

As we journey through life, the risk of developing chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease and neurological disorders, increases significantly. However, while we all grow...

Metformin may help stop aggressive prostate cancer

A recent study conducted by researchers at Columbia University sheds light on the potential of metformin, a widely used diabetes drug, in preventing the...