Daily yogurt may help lower high blood pressure, scientists find
Globally, more than a billion people suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure), putting them at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as heart...
These two sleep problems may increase risks of heart disease, high blood pressure
A recent study from Flinders University found that people who suffer from both insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to suffer from...
AI can detect people with high risk of colon cancer
Scientists from Geisinger and Medial EarlySign found a machine-learning algorithm that detected potential signs of colon cancer in patients identified as high-risk and who...
Healthy lifestyle can successfully manage type 2 diabetes
The prevalence of diabetes is growing worldwide. The primary symptom of diabetes mellitus is elevated blood sugar.
This is usually treated with lifestyle intervention and...
Scientists find a major cause of stroke
Stroke is a leading global cause of death or disability. Each year, approximately 7,500 Irish people have a stroke and around 2,000 of these...
Flavonoids are a flavorful way to boost your heart and brain health
What do blueberries, spinach and dark chocolate have in common?
They're all rich in flavonoids, the chemical compounds found in plants that give them color...
Scientists conduct first human challenge study to show how COVID-19 attacks
A human challenge study also called a controlled human infection trial, is a type of clinical trial for a vaccine or other pharmaceutical involving...
Progress in Parkinson’s disease: What you need to know
Being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease is life-changing. This brain disorder causes slow and rigid body movements.
People can experience tremors, stiffness, or shaking. Eventually, they...
COVID-19 has lingering impacts on brain, scientists find
COVID-19 patients commonly report having headaches, confusion and other neurological symptoms, but doctors don't fully understand how the disease targets the brain during infection.
Scientists...
Eating processed food at night may harm people with diabetes
Scientists from Harbin Medical University found the time of day that people with diabetes eat certain foods may be just as important to their...