A little-understood sleep disorder affects millions and has clear links to dementia – 4...
A little-known and poorly understood sleep disorder that occurs during the rapid eye movement, or REM, stage of sleep has been garnering attention for...
A smartphone clip for monitoring blood pressure: Simple and affordable
Blood pressure is like a little health detective. It tells us how hard our heart is working to pump blood all around our body.
When...
Could ‘new’ antibiotic treatment prevent chronic Lyme disease?
Every year, tens of thousands of new Lyme disease patients find that their symptoms persist even after the standard course of antibiotic treatment.
Instead of...
AI algorithm enhances Covid-19 mRNA vaccine antibody response by 128 times
Researchers at Baidu Research have developed an AI algorithm called LinearDesign, which can rapidly design highly stable mRNA vaccine sequences for COVID-19.
This algorithm represents...
New blood test may detect Alzheimer’s disease decade before symptoms show
Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative condition that causes progressive memory loss and cognitive impairment.
Although the disease begins to affect the brain decades before symptoms...
Moving more and sitting less can prevent high blood pressure, diabetes
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a statement advising doctors to encourage healthy adults with slightly elevated blood pressure or cholesterol to engage...
The superfruit you didn’t know about: Health benefits of watermelon
You probably love watermelon because it's juicy and sweet. But did you know that this tasty fruit is also super healthy? Recent research says...
Study shows common type 2 diabetes drugs increase risk of heart problems
Type 2 diabetes is a health condition where the body has trouble using insulin, a hormone that controls blood sugar levels. It has become...
Scientists find how to predict Alzheimer’s disease in healthy older people
Alzheimer's disease is a type of sickness that affects your brain. It makes you lose your memory and makes it harder to think or...
Treating fatty liver disease by shrinking the stomach
Have you heard of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? This liver condition is becoming more common, especially among people who are overweight.
Now, researchers from...