Your diet and gut may shape Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms appear
Alzheimer’s disease is widely known as a condition that affects memory and thinking. It is the most common cause of dementia and has a...
Study finds new ways to treat type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that affects how the body handles sugar. In a healthy body, a hormone called insulin helps move...
A blood pressure pill that may slow aging and increase longevity
Getting older is a natural part of life, but many scientists are trying to find ways to help people stay healthy for longer.
Now, researchers...
Can common sleeping pills increase risk of memory loss?
Many people struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep at night. This problem is often called insomnia. It can affect daily life, making people...
Scientists discover a new cause of Parkinson’s disease
Scientists have long tried to understand why Parkinson’s disease develops, but many questions have remained unanswered.
Now, a new study from the University of Copenhagen...
Common blood pressure drug linked to skin cancer risk
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common health problem. In Australia, it affects more than one in three adults.
Many people...
Popular cholesterol drug may carry hidden kidney risks
A study has raised concerns about a widely used cholesterol-lowering medicine, suggesting that it may increase the risk of kidney problems in some people.
The...
This may be the key to treating Parkinson’s disease
Scientists are continuing to search for better ways to treat Parkinson’s disease, a condition that slowly damages the brain and affects movement, mood, and...
Rethinking high blood pressure: why one number doesn’t tell the whole story
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is often known as the “silent killer.” This is because it can slowly damage the body without causing...
Weight-loss surgery may protect the heart even without curing diabetes
Metabolic surgery, also known as weight-loss surgery or bariatric surgery, is becoming more common among people living with diabetes.
This type of surgery helps people...