This sensor made of pencil and paper could boost health monitoring
A team of scientists led by Penn State University has developed a low-cost, waterproof, and wearable sensor that can keep track of different health...
This existing drug could help treat most common lung cancer, study finds
The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center's research team has stumbled upon a promising discovery in the fight against lung cancer.
They found that a...
Scientists find genes that influence what we eat
Did you know that your genes might be deciding your dinner?
In one of the first large studies of how genes relate to what we...
Scientists find a new cause of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease affects around 8 million people worldwide.
This nervous system disorder mainly impacts movement, causing tremors, stiffness, and difficulties with balance and coordination.
For centuries,...
Hope for Alzheimer’s: A peek at drug Donanemab’s potential
Alzheimer's disease is a scary condition that affects the mind.
It can make people forget things, from little stuff like where they put their keys...
Controlling blood sugar in older people could reduce dementia risk, study finds
A global team of scientists led by Monash University researchers recently conducted a study to understand the relationship between blood sugar control in older...
A common blood pressure medicine could help people age better
When we grow older, our bodies change. This is called aging. As we age, we might not be able to do things as well...
This home heart therapy can help lower death risk, study finds
Heart disease can be scary. It can lead to heart attacks, strokes, or even death. But there's good news.
A new study found that doing...
Understanding the side effects of high blood pressure drugs
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a prevalent health condition that affects millions of people globally.
Treatment often involves medication to reduce blood...
Superagers: A peek into the secrets of age-defying memory
A team from the Center for Biomedical Technology, at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain, has turned the spotlight on a fascinating group of people.
These...