Peanuts and cancer: What you need to know
Peanuts are one of the world’s most loved snacks. They’re crunchy, tasty, and often considered a healthy choice.
But new research from the University of...
A new way to detect Lewy body dementia before symptoms appear
Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have made a major discovery that could change how we diagnose and treat Lewy body disease, one of...
Common blood pressure drug may raise risk of vision loss
A recent study has found that a certain type of blood pressure medicine, known as Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs), may be linked to a...
Can a little alcohol really protect your heart?
For many years, people have heard different things about alcohol and health.
Some say drinking a glass of red wine is good for the heart,...
Popular sugar substitute may weaken cancer treatment
Sucralose, an artificial sweetener used in many diet sodas and sugar-free foods, is often chosen by people who want to cut calories or manage...
This contact lens can test your eyes without the doctor’s dark room
A team of Korean researchers has created the world’s first wireless contact lens that can test how well your retina works—potentially replacing the bulky,...
Pregnancy complications may signal higher risk of stroke before age 50
A new study has found that some pregnancy problems may be linked to a higher chance of having a stroke before the age of...
New $2 blood test detects infections in 15 minutes with lab-level accuracy
Researchers at Arizona State University have created a new diagnostic tool that could change the way we detect serious diseases like COVID-19, Ebola, AIDS,...
A better way to detect diabetes risk
New research shows that early detection of individuals at risk for diabetes is possible by analysing the electronic records of people living within the...
This virus may trigger long-term joint pain by mimicking autoimmune disease
Scientists at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have made an important discovery about the chikungunya virus (CHIKV), a mosquito-borne virus that affects...