These two things can protect brain health in older people
A recent study published in Neuroimage has shown the vital role of physical and social activities in protecting the brain, particularly a region critical...
Simple blood test for early ovarian cancer detection
For over 30 years, doctors have been trying hard to find an early test for ovarian cancer, a disease that's hard to notice until...
AI is revolutionizing medical diagnosis, study shows
Researchers at the University of Waterloo and elsewhere has made a big advancement in medical diagnostics using artificial intelligence (AI).
Led by engineering professor Alexander...
Playing music instruments can benefit brain health in older people
A new study from the University of Exeter has found an uplifting tune for older adults: playing music might just be the secret to...
Scientists find big cause of neuron death in Alzheimer’s disease
A new study from Northwestern Medicine has shed new light on the development of Alzheimer's disease, suggesting that the balance of certain types of...
Many people hide their illnesses for social and professional reasons
A recent University of Michigan study, published in Psychological Science, shows a common yet concerning behavior: people often hide their contagious illnesses in social...
What is a heart attack? Cardiologists explain the condition following death of NBA coach
Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević died recently after a heart attack. Although most heart attacks happen in older people, younger people can...
Research shows big cause of heart disease, high blood pressure
A recent study by St George’s University and others has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of genetics and eye health.
The researchers found...
COVID-19 has big, long-lasting impact on the brain
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in five adults may face long-term effects after recovering from COVID-19.
A recent...
Researchers find non-surgical treatment for knee pain in older people
Scientists from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital have discovered a groundbreaking non-surgical method that strongly reduces knee pain, particularly in people aged 50 and older.
This...