ALS and dementia show origins before birth, study finds
Researchers are finding clues about why some people get serious brain-related diseases like ALS and a form of dementia called FTD later in life.
Surprisingly,...
Fitness lowers risk of common heart issue and stroke
Atrial fibrillation is a common heart problem that messes up the natural rhythm of your heart.
Over 40 million people around the world have it,...
Why some people more likely to have skin cancer
A new study led by McGill University has found that people in Atlantic Canada are at a higher risk for developing melanoma than their...
ChatGPT can be accurate in medical decision-making, study finds
A study led by experts from Mass General Brigham shows that the language model ChatGPT can make medical decisions with about 72% accuracy.
The research...
Alzheimer’s might not be primarily a brain disease. A new theory suggests it’s an...
The pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer’s disease is becoming an increasingly competitive and contentious quest with recent years witnessing several important controversies.
In July...
AI-based protein score can predict heart disease, stroke
Scientists from deCODE genetics, in collaboration with researchers from the United States, Denmark, and Iceland, have developed a protein score capable of predicting major...
How lifestyle changes could help prevent up to 40% of dementia cases
A 65-year-old woman repeatedly seeks medical help for her failing memory. She is first told it’s nothing to worry about, then, a year later,...
High-fat diets can pave the way for colon cancer, study finds
A groundbreaking study by researchers from the Salk Institute and UC San Diego has shed light on how high-fat diets can predispose individuals to...
How cocoa flavanols benefit your blood pressure health
High blood pressure and arterial stiffness are often silent but deadly conditions that can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.
With this in...
The link between alcohol and gut health: what you need to know
Why Is Alcohol Bad for Your Gut?
We all know that too much alcohol isn't good for us, but do you know how it affects...