New findings about kidney functions and predictors of disease
Kidneys play an important role in our bodies. They keep things in balance by getting rid of waste and extra fluids, which leave our...
Early detection of deadly heart condition now possible
A new study led by researchers at University College London (UCL) suggests that combining two heart scan techniques could help doctors spot a life-threatening...
Breast cancer survivors age faster, study finds
About one in every eight women will face breast cancer during their lifetime. Thanks to medical advancements, many of these women will beat this...
Common anxiety drugs may harm your cognitive functions
Anxiety and sleep problems can be quite troublesome. To help with these issues, doctors often prescribe a group of medications known as benzodiazepines.
These drugs...
How fatty liver disease may boost dementia risk
A new study has found a link between a common health problem called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and a higher risk of dementia. Non-alcoholic...
These people may have strokes at much younger ages, study finds
The Hmong are people who originally come from mountainous regions in places like Laos, China, Vietnam, and Thailand.
Many of them helped the United States...
Scientists find new treatment approach for breast cancer
Breast cancer is a common disease that affects a lot of women, particularly in Singapore. It is usually treated with surgery and a follow-up...
Scientists find new hope for diabetic wound healing
Diabetes can be a tough condition to live with. It affects many parts of the body, even the eyes.
A team of investigators from Cedars-Sinai,...
Scientists find link between high blood pressure drugs and this skin disease
In a significant study published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, researchers from Ewha Woman's University have discovered a potential link between the...
Scientists find a surprising link between vitamin B and dementia
Dementia is a disease that affects the brain. It can cause difficulties with memory, thinking clearly, and behavior. Older adults usually suffer from dementia,...