Study shows big cause of memory declines with age
Scientists from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus may have discovered why memory and thinking skills get worse as we age. Their research...
Taurine could power your energy drink, and maybe cancer cells too: Here’s what you...
Energy drinks are big business.
Marketed as quick fixes for fatigue and performance dips, energy drinks are especially popular among young people, athletes, sports enthusiasts,...
Why low sodium can make some heart rhythm drugs risky
New research from Virginia Tech has revealed why certain heart rhythm medications, like flecainide, can become risky when blood sodium levels drop.
These drugs are...
New study reveals the best and safest treatments for chronic hives
A major international study led by researchers at McMaster University has identified the most effective and safest treatments for people living with chronic hives,...
New 3D-printed implant offers hope for healing spinal cord injuries
Researchers in Ireland have developed a promising new 3D-printed implant that may help repair spinal cord injuries by delivering gentle electrical stimulation to damaged...
What to expect after radiation therapy
Radiation therapy is a common treatment for cancer. It uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. While it can...
How cancer affects the mental health of patients and their loved ones
A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event—not just for the person diagnosed, but also for their loved ones.
It often brings emotional challenges, including...
What your feet are trying to tell you about your health
Your feet do more than help you walk—they can reveal a lot about your overall health.
According to Ginger Pettengill Freese, a nurse practitioner and...
How a tiny part of the brain helps us break life into memories
While life seems like one long, continuous flow of experiences, our memories don’t work that way.
Instead of remembering everything as one big blur, our...
Do I have prostate cancer? Why a simple PSA blood test alone won’t give...
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australia, with about 26,000 men diagnosed per year. The majority (more than 85%) are aged over...