Tirzepatide: A speedy solution for Type 2 Diabetes control
Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is a long-lasting disease where your body either doesn't make enough insulin or doesn't use it well.
Insulin is an essential...
Scientists find a new cause of common kidney disease
A recent study led by researchers at Columbia University has suggested that the cause of common kidney disease, Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy, likely lies...
Scientists discover the link between sleep apnea and dementia risk
A team of researchers at The University of Queensland has found a connection between obstructive sleep apnea and an increased risk of developing dementia.
The...
From shock to awe: a zap in the gut could be the new insulin...
A recent study presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2023 explores a new treatment, called "Re-cellularization via Electroporation Therapy" (ReCET), which could potentially help...
Deep sleep shortage and sleep apnea: tied to stroke and Alzheimer’s risk?
Do you snore heavily and feel tired even after a full night's sleep? You might have sleep apnea, a common but serious sleep disorder.
Recent...
AI finds drugs that could fight ageing and age-related diseases
Finding new drugs – called “drug discovery” – is an expensive and time-consuming task.
But a type of artificial intelligence called machine learning can massively...
Scientists find new links between cholesterol levels and stroke risk
Cholesterol levels in our bodies can sometimes be a bit confusing. We've all heard that high cholesterol can lead to heart disease, but what...
Scientists find a key to stronger bones
Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones. It happens when our bodies can't make new bone as fast as it loses old bone.
This can...
Scientists challenge long-held view of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study by the Tanz Center for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases at the University of Toronto has challenged existing theories about the hormone...
Preventive drugs and diabetes: reducing risk of heart attacks
People with type 2 diabetes face double the risk of suffering a heart attack or dying from heart disease, compared to those without diabetes.
Over...