Scientists find major cause of blood clot in legs
Blood clots are a serious health problem that can affect people of all ages, although the risk becomes higher as people get older. A...
Common blood pressure drug may raise skin cancer risk, study finds
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common health problem in Australia and around the world. It often develops slowly and...
A simple pain drug may help stop cancer from spreading
Cancer becomes much more dangerous when it spreads to other parts of the body. This spreading process is called metastasis. It happens when small...
Study finds a hidden cause of autism in the brain
Autism is a condition that begins early in life and affects how children communicate, learn, and connect with others.
Many children with autism find it...
Popular anxiety drugs may harm memory over time, study warns
Medicines called benzodiazepines are often used to treat anxiety and sleep problems. Many people take them to feel calmer or to help them fall...
Simple breakfast choices can help lower blood pressure naturally
High blood pressure is a common health problem that affects many people around the world. It is often called a “silent condition” because it...
Study finds the real cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common and worrying health conditions affecting older adults today. It slowly damages memory, thinking ability, and daily...
New light-based technology could detect cancer up to 8 years earlier
Detecting cancer early can save lives, but current medical tools often only find the disease after it has already developed.
Now, researchers at the University...
New MRI may transform early detection of heart failure
Heart failure is a serious condition that develops when the heart cannot pump enough blood to supply the body with oxygen.
It often develops slowly,...
How the COVID pandemic slowed a key skill children need to learn and thrive
The COVID-19 pandemic did more than interrupt school and daily routines—it may have slowed the development of important thinking skills in young children.
A new...