This micro-device could pick up early signs of heart attack or stroke
Heart attacks and strokes are the world’s leading causes of death.
In Australia each year, approximately 55,000 people suffer a heart attack, with a similar...
Heart disease could cause early brain dysfunction, boosts Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from the University of Sheffield found that heart disease can directly cause brain dysfunction early on which could lead to dementia and can...
Breathing in polluted air can strongly harm your brain
Scientists from the University of Birmingham and elsewhere found that breathing in polluted air could lead to toxic particles being transported from the lungs...
Dog is your heart’s best friend
Scientists from St. Anne's University Hospital found that owning a pet may help maintain a healthy heart, especially if that pet is a dog.
The...
The longest known COVID-19 infection is more than 500 days
In a recent study from King’s College London, scientists found that the longest known COVID-19 infection is 505 days.
The patient tested positive for COVID-19...
Scientists find new treatment for liver cancer
Scientists from Cedars-Sinai Cancer found a novel immune checkpoint pathway to treat hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common form of liver cancer.
This finding, coupled with...
Smoking increases your risk of depression, schizophrenia
Scientists from the University of Bristol found smoking increases the risk of developing schizophrenia by between 53% and 127% and of developing depression by...
Vitamin D level could determine severity of COVID-19 infection
In a recent study from Trinity College Dublin, scientists found that vitamin D can determine the severity of COVID-19.
The finding highlights the association between...
Gum disease is linked to heart attacks and diabetes
Scientists from the University of Oslo found that people with a prior heart attack or diabetes are more likely to have gum disease than...
Scientists find the cause of motor neurone diseases
Scientists from the University of Exeter reported a new genetic discovery that adds weight to a theory that motor neurone degenerative diseases are caused...