New blood test can detect Alzheimer’s disease more accurately
Alzheimer's disease is a common form of dementia, affecting millions of people around the world. As we age, the risk of developing this brain...
Scientists develop new treatments for herpes viruses and shingles
Chickenpox is a childhood illness that many of us may remember as an itchy inconvenience.
But what you might not know is that the virus...
Common cholesterol-lowering drug may affect kidney health
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood. While your body needs some cholesterol to build healthy cells, having too much can be...
Aspirin use linked to higher risk of iron deficiency anemia in older people
New Study Explores Aspirin’s Side Effects
A new analysis points out that seniors taking low-dose aspirin could face a 20% higher risk of lower iron...
AI speeds up colorectal cancer diagnosis and treatment, study finds
A Big Leap in Cancer Diagnosis
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. But what if artificial intelligence (AI) could help doctors...
A simple scan could cure high blood pressure for some people, study finds
Have you ever wished for a simple solution to high blood pressure? Researchers from Queen Mary University in London, Barts Hospital, and Cambridge University...
Stiff arteries in teens could signal future high blood pressure
High blood pressure and obesity are two big health problems that are on the rise globally.
Despite campaigns to encourage healthy eating, more exercise, and...
New study links sleep duration to your type 2 diabetes risk
A new study from the Netherlands, published in the journal Sleep Health, has found a U-shaped correlation between sleep duration and the risk of...
Could diabetes drugs help prevent dementia? New study sheds light
Diabetes and dementia might seem unrelated, but they have some key similarities, especially type 2 diabetes and dementia.
Researchers have been curious about whether drugs...
Scientists find link between poor sleep, stress, and heart problems in older women
We all know that getting older comes with its own set of health risks, like high blood pressure and diabetes.
These are commonly linked to...