AI helps finds a hidden cause of Alzheimer’s disease and new treatment
A new study from the University of California San Diego has uncovered a hidden cause of Alzheimer’s disease that may lead to a new...
Common dietary fat boosts growth of aggressive breast cancer
A new preclinical study from Weill Cornell Medicine reveals that linoleic acid, a type of omega-6 fatty acid commonly found in seed oils and animal...
Even low levels of air pollution may cause early heart damage
A new study has found that long-term exposure to air pollution may silently damage the heart—even before any symptoms of disease appear.
Using advanced heart...
Hearing aids and implants may improve mental health and life span
A new study has shown that hearing aids and cochlear implants don’t just improve hearing—they also help people feel more socially connected and less...
Alzheimer’s affects the whole body, not just the brain, study shows
While Alzheimer’s disease is widely known as a brain disorder, new research reveals it also affects other parts of the body.
In a study published...
AI predicts sudden heart death with higher accuracy than doctors
A powerful new artificial intelligence system has shown it can predict who is at risk of sudden cardiac death far better than current medical...
New hope for earlier detection of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer (PC) remains one of the most lethal cancers worldwide, with only 13% of patients surviving more than five years after diagnosis.
In Ireland alone, there...
1 in 6 older adults still take daily aspirin despite no history of heart...
A new study from the University of Michigan shows that many older adults in the United States are still taking aspirin every day to...
What’s the best blood pressure for older adults?
Keeping blood pressure in a healthy range is one of the most important things older adults can do to stay well.
Blood pressure is the...
These healthy habits may lower dementia risk, even if you’re genetically at risk
Dementia is not just one disease—it’s a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and behavior in ways that can interfere with daily life.
It...