Sniffing out Parkinson’s: why does the disease affect smell?
Parkinson's disease is infamous for causing shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with moving. However, it has another, less talked about symptom - a loss of...
Your doctor’s new order: dance high blood pressure away
Meet Your Sneaky Enemies: High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Let's talk about two quiet troublemakers that may be living in your body right now. They’re...
Rapid weight loss may improve advanced fatty liver disease – new research
Around 2% of adults worldwide suffer from a condition called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (Nash), an advanced form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
This occurs when fat...
Long COVID’s not-so-long goodbye: Singapore’s jolly journey into post-infection research
Feeling puzzled by the term "Long COVID"? Don't worry, you're not alone.
Today, we'll dive into the world of "Long COVID", the mysterious after-party of...
Lightweight minds: BMI decreases 7 years before cognitive decline
Let's start with some basics. Body mass index (BMI) is a number that tells us about the weight of a person relative to their...
From smoke to fire: new study sheds light on gut’s big role in autism
The biological roots of autism continue to mystify scientists, despite a wealth of genetic, cellular, and microbial research data.
But a recent focus on the...
Feeling blue may make your heart skip a beat: the link between depression and...
If you are having a device for your heart put in and feel down, you might find it harder to keep taking your heart...
Double whammy: diabetes drug also knocks out obesity
A drug named tirzepatide, usually known for fighting off type 2 diabetes, has emerged as a new heavyweight champion against obesity.
A team of smart...
Blood pressure rising: a tale of southern blues
Hey folks, here's a surprising fact for you: Over the past two decades, the number of older folks rushed to hospitals for sudden high...
Parkinson’s disease: could bad gut bacteria be the culprit?
Parkinson's disease is a nerve problem. It affects many people around the world. We don't know exactly why people get Parkinson's.
But, a new study...