Brain-altering fungi could lead the next frontier in mental health care
If you were one of the millions of people who watched HBO’s TV series The Last of Us, you probably have a heightened awareness...
AI can improve speed and accuracy of heart attack diagnosis
Imagine a world where the diagnosis of heart attacks is as swift as lightning and as accurate as a Swiss watch. A world where...
Scientists find an early drive of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a tough nut to crack. It's one of those diseases that doctors often find too late. It's also a leading cause...
Depression and Alzheimer’s: Different risk factors at play
The Mystery of Alzheimer's and Depression
Alzheimer's disease is a tricky beast. It's a physical illness that affects the brain, and right now, it impacts...
High blood pressure: 9 in 10 patients need more treatment
A group of researchers from the University of Gothenburg have recently concluded several studies exploring the link between high blood pressure and heart-related complications.
Their...
Fatty liver and cancer: A link unveiled
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Cancer have made a significant discovery that could change the way colorectal cancer is managed.
They found that fatty liver disease, often...
1 in 2 older people with dementia suffers from falls
Falls cause millions of injuries among older adults each year, and the risk is even higher among those living with dementia.
A new study from...
New Alzheimer’s drug: what you need to know about donanemab’s promising trial results
American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly announced last week that it had seen encouraging clinical trial results of its new Alzheimer’s medication.
According to the company,...
Many people are tired of grappling with long COVID – here are some evidence-based...
A patient of mine, once a marathon runner, now gets tired just walking around the block.
She developed COVID-19 during the 2020 Christmas holiday and...
Here’s how a new AI tool may predict early signs of Parkinson’s disease
In 1991, the world was shocked to learn actor Michael J. Fox had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
He was just 29 years old and...