New prostate cancer test could help avoid unnecessary biopsies
Alberta introduces an innovative step towards accurate diagnosis and potentially sparing men from unnecessary prostate biopsies with the advent of the ClarityDX Prostate test.
Traditionally,...
Brush your teeth! Bad oral hygiene linked to cancer, heart attacks and renal failure
Can poor oral hygiene lead to serious diseases? Why and how?
Abnormal bacterial communities in the oral cavity have been linked to liver disease, renal...
A longer reproduction life may protect brain health in women
In a revelation that promises to cast new light on our understanding of cerebral small vessel disease and its relation to hormonal exposure, a...
Scientists find a big cause of liver cancer
Liver cancer, one of the deadliest forms of cancer globally, silently gears its machinery in a vital organ responsible for nutrient metabolism, energy storage,...
What people with heart disease should know about vaccines today
In some ways, the link between viruses, vaccines and heart health is simple.
Think of your heart as a house, said Dr. Jorge Alvarez, an...
This blood pressure drug may protect kidney health in people with diabetes
Navigating through the complex alleyways of diabetes often unveils a cascading set of health challenges, with kidney issues making a frequent appearance.
Diabetic kidney disease...
Scientists find simpler treatments for type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes can make everyday life a bit of a rollercoaster. People dealing with this health condition have to always keep an eye...
Scientists find new drug to treat high blood pressure
Unbridling a silent, yet perilous tide within our vessels, high blood pressure stealthily lays the groundwork for grave health predicaments like strokes, heart attacks,...
How to combat inflammation through diet
Inflammation is a word we hear often, especially in health discussions. But what exactly is it? Imagine you have a small cut; the redness...
New vaccine may help treat breast, liver, and pancreatic cancers
Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst have propelled the domain of cancer immunotherapy by theoretically demonstrating that a protein antigen from a childhood...