Researchers develop method to boost regrowth of long bones
Scientists at UConn Health have described a new method for promoting the regrowth of long bones in a more affordable and less side-effect-prone manner.
The...
New study reveals internet usage may lower dementia risk
Scientists have been busy trying to understand dementia better. It's a disease that affects a person's memory, thinking, and social abilities.
People usually develop it...
How tiny additives in food might affect your gut health
Did you know that there are tiny particles in some of our food?
These particles are called metal oxide nanoparticles, and they are used as...
New guide to safe medicine use for seniors: the beers list update
Before we get into the latest news, let's learn about an important tool called the Beers List.
Cutting down on salt: good news for those with a special kind of high...
You might think salt is just something we add to our food for taste, but it does more than that. When we eat too much salt, it can make our body hold on to more water. This extra water raises our blood pressure.
Can a simple pill lower the need for knee replacement surgeries?
A study has found that a pill called colchicine might help reduce the need for knee and hip replacement surgeries.
Advancing lung cancer diagnosis with AI
Researchers have made significant progress in utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to diagnose lung cancer earlier.
Decoding heart attacks in young women: New genes uncovered
Heart attacks are scary. They happen when the flow of blood to the heart gets blocked.
This blockage is usually because of fat, cholesterol, or...
Common fatty liver disease linked to higher risk of severe infections
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease, affecting approximately a quarter of all adults globally, largely due to the...
A little-understood sleep disorder affects millions and has clear links to dementia – 4...
A little-known and poorly understood sleep disorder that occurs during the rapid eye movement, or REM, stage of sleep has been garnering attention for...