Salty-tasting water turned out to be a warning sign
Donnese Tyler's schedule was chock-full.
With a husband, two sons, a demanding job in contracts management and a reluctance to say no to anyone, she...
Overdiagnosis of breast cancer in elderly women is common, study shows
A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine highlights a growing concern about breast cancer screening in older women.
The study, which involved...
How high blood pressure drugs affect your kidney health
High blood pressure is a problem that affects many people around the world. Over a billion people have it.
Sometimes, people with very high blood...
This heart attack protein linked to high death risk, even without heart disease
A recent study published in the journal Heart suggests that a high level of troponin, a protein typically used to determine the likelihood of...
Why air pollution and dementia have a troubling connection
We all know that pollution isn't good for our health.
But recent research has shown that it might have a particularly negative effect on people...
Should older people take aspirin to protect heart health?
Aspirin, often taken to ward off heart disease and strokes, can sometimes cause serious stomach bleeding, especially in older folks.
ASPREE Study: Should Elderly Stop...
Scientists find special link between obesity and high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is common in people with obesity.
Recent findings have shown that a part of the brain, the hypothalamus, has more...
Scientists find gene mutation linked to kidney cancer
Researchers from the University of Michigan have made an important discovery about kidney cancer.
They studied the genes of kidney patients to learn more about...
Can AI chatbots be your new health buddy?
As the cold of winter fades away, many of us start to think about getting fit and eating healthier.
Surprisingly, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots might...
How doctors are changing opioid prescriptions
Over the past 30 years, there's been a significant surge in opioid prescriptions. By 2019, Australia stood eighth in global opioid use.
Despite the role...