Blood pressure problem at night may increase Alzheimer’s disease risk
Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a category of symptoms marked by behavioral changes and gradually declining cognitive and social abilities.
Many factors,...
Scientists find an important cause of high severe COVID-19 risk
In a study from the Queensland University of Technology, scientists found that one of the 344 studied blood analytes had widespread shared genetic influences...
What’s new with the flu? Here are 7 things to know
Don't call it a comeback if it was never really gone, but the flu is poised for a breakout year.
Like the killer in a...
Troubled sleep may be a risk factor for type 2 diabetes
In Australia, almost one million adults have type 2 diabetes. Globally, type 2 diabetes affects more than 422 million people.
In a study from the...
Laser therapy may treat short-term memory problems
In a study from the University of Birmingham and elsewhere, scientists found laser light therapy has been shown to be effective in improving short-term...
Scientists develop new method to predict type 2 diabetes
Scientists have discovered a way to transform a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) into a powerful diabetes screening and prevention tool using artificial intelligence.
Commonly used antibiotic drug may increase heart attack risk
A recent study from the University of Dundee found why a commonly used antibiotic can lead to an increased risk of heart attacks.
Widely used high blood pressure med may increase suicide risk
A recent study St. Michael’s Hospital found a common type of blood pressure medication might be associated with an increased risk of suicide.
They found...
Many people overuse high blood pressure drugs in hospital
In a study from Flinders University, scientists found patients in hospitals for non-heart related conditions may be unnecessarily receiving blood pressure medication that has...
Seizures may relate to faster decline in people with dementia
In a study from the University of Virginia, scientists found dementia patients who suffer from seizures tend to decline faster and die younger.
The finding...