Sharp increase seen in cognitive decline in older people over past decade
In a recent study, a team of researchers dug into the medical records of over 1.3 million people between 65 and 99 years old.
Their...
Scientists find the key to a healthy heart
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a condition where the arteries that supply blood to your heart muscle become hardened and narrowed.
This is due to...
Scientists find a way to detect Alzheimer’s early
Imagine if we could predict who will get Alzheimer's disease before it even starts to show symptoms.
Alzheimer's is a disease that affects a person's...
Scientists find a better way to detect pancreatic cancer early
The pancreas, an organ tucked behind our stomach, has an important job to do in our bodies. It produces enzymes that help break down...
Eating too much added sugar may increase risk of kidney stones
Kidney stones are a common health issue, with between 7-15% of people in North America, 5-9% in Europe, and 1-5% in Asia being affected.
The...
Common type 2 diabetes drugs may raise heart risk, study reveals
Type 2 diabetes, a condition where the body struggles to effectively use insulin to control blood sugar levels, is becoming a major health concern.
Metformin...
Aromatherapy may cut opioid use by half in people after surgery
Opioids are a popular choice for pain relief after surgery, but they come with a downside: addiction.
This has become a public health crisis, with...
A common blood thinner can help fight cancer, study finds
Columbia University researchers have found a new use for a well-known blood thinner called warfarin. According to their study, warfarin seems to have strong...
Scientists find heart risks in breast cancer treatment
Breast cancer patients in Colombia are surviving more now than they used to, which is great news. But there's a concern that comes with...
Scientists find why opioid addiction risk is higher in some people
Sometimes, people who are addicted to harmful drugs like heroin need help to stop using them. Doctors help these people by giving them different,...