Certain personality traits may protect you from Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study from the University of Geneva suggests that some personality traits—such as being curious, independent, and less concerned with pleasing others—might help...
A surprising drug may help treat obesity and heart disease
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered that an experimental drug originally developed for other health problems could help reduce obesity and improve heart...
Understanding high blood pressure drugs and their side effects
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious condition that often requires medication to keep it under control. These medicines can lower the risk...
Tiny sponge patches could help diabetic wounds heal faster
Scientists in Singapore have developed tiny microneedle patches that could help people with diabetes heal their wounds much faster.
These special patches work like a...
New drug could prevent brain cancer from coming back after radiation
Scientists at UT Health San Antonio have found a promising way to stop glioblastoma—the deadliest type of brain cancer—from coming back after radiation treatment.
Their...
New discovery could help hearts heal faster after a heart attack
Scientists at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai have found a new way to help the heart heal after a heart attack—by boosting the...
Where you live may affect your risk of dementia, study finds
A new study suggests that people living in poorer neighborhoods may have a higher risk of developing dementia compared to those living in more...
How heart health could affect your brain: New study finds a surprising link
New research shows that early signs of heart trouble may be linked to changes in the brain, such as brain shrinkage, which can be...
How cholesterol may play a hidden role in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is best known for causing memory loss and confusion, but early signs often include non-cognitive symptoms like sleep problems, anxiety, and...
Going to the dentist is expensive. Here are 3 things you can do to...
Around 1 in 3 Australians delayed their visit to a dentist in the last financial year—or didn't go at all—due to cost.
Given it doesn't...