Obesity speeds up loss of immunity from COVID vaccines – new research
COVID vaccines are very effective, but for some groups they don’t generate as strong an immune response.
These groups include older adults and people with...
Breast density change over time can predict cancer, study finds
Breast cancer is a major health issue faced by women globally. As a preventive measure, many women, especially those in their middle and old...
AI can detect Parkinson’s disease through speech patterns
Introduction to Parkinson's Disease and AI
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurological disorder that causes speech-related issues among other symptoms.
Recently, researchers used artificial intelligence (AI)...
Deep sleep may reduce memory loss caused by Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, suggests that deep sleep might offer protection against memory loss in older adults...
AI tackles early pancreatic cancer detection
A Glimpse into the Study
Here's some exciting news. A team of scientists from Harvard Medical School and the University of Copenhagen have created an...
New therapy program could reduce diabetes risk by 20%
Researchers at the University of Manchester have found that an NHS behavior-change program can significantly decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in...
How to prevent dementia effectively
Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, is a complex condition influenced by a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.
While some factors like age and genetics...
Long-term use of high blood pressure drug could contribute to kidney damage
Understanding High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a pervasive condition affecting millions of individuals globally.
It arises when the force of...
Scientists find new drug to treat deadly heart rhythm disease
Scientists from Simon Fraser University (SFU) and elsewhere have discovered a drug that may help save lives in the treatment of heart conditions that...
Research offers new hope for treating knee pain
An Effective, Non-surgical Treatment for Knee Pain
In a groundbreaking study from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, a new non-surgical treatment has been found to significantly...