Alcohol-related severe liver damage spikes during COVID-19 pandemic
Amidst the pandemic, there's been a significant increase in alcohol sales, and unfortunately, this has led to dire consequences.
Hospital admissions for alcohol-related hepatitis, a...
What is ‘sundowning’ and why does it happen to many people with dementia?
The term “sundowning” is sometimes used to describe a tendency for people living with dementia to become more confused in the late afternoon and...
Alzheimer’s cause: could a tiny worm and a diabetes drug crack the case?
A Sneaky Thief: Alzheimer's Disease
You know that forgetfulness that seems to come with age? Sometimes, it's more than just forgetfulness. It's a sneaky thief...
Understanding your health risks: the importance of metabolic health and weight
You might think that slim people are always healthier than overweight ones. That's not entirely true.
Recent research says lean people who have certain health...
The self-repairing ear: new findings may lead to treatments for hearing loss
Did you know the cells that allow us to hear can fix themselves when damaged?
This fascinating discovery was made by researchers from the University...
Predicting your heart health: new genetic test works better for all
We know that genes can tell a lot about a person, from the color of their eyes to their risk of certain diseases.
Over the...
In the beat of the heart: how blind people have an amazing superpower
Do you know how many times your heart beats in a minute?
Try counting! It's not easy, right? Well, guess what! According to a study,...
Decoding the causes: understanding why cancer develops
Cancer is a silent enemy, lurking and growing in our bodies. Some of the most common cancers in the United States, like skin and...
Scientists confirm world’s first case of dementia linked to repetitive brain trauma in a...
Researchers at the Australian Sports Brain Bank have today reported the world’s first diagnosis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in a female athlete.
With the...
Long COVID: The uninvited guest that tires the brain and worsens moods
COVID-19. It's a name we've all heard a thousand times, isn't it? And while we hoped that recovering from the virus would be the...