Scientists find new way to repair and prevent damage after heart attack
In a new study, researchers have developed an injectable hydrogel that could help repair and prevent further damage to the heart muscle after a...
First dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine highly effective, study finds
In a new study, researchers found that the first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccination is 85% effective against COVID-19 between two and four weeks...
Widely used high blood pressure drug linked to skin cancer in older people
High blood pressure is a chronic illness affecting more than a third of Australians over the age of 18.
If left untreated, the disease can...
Your gut health could play a key role in your healthy aging and longevity
In a new study, researchers identified distinct signatures in the gut microbiome that are linked to either healthy or unhealthy aging, which in turn...
This stuff could help predict Alzheimer’s decades before symptoms appear
In a new study, researchers found that a unique brain protein measured in the blood could be used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease decades before...
Scientists develop new nasal spray to block COVID-19
In a new study, researchers developed a nasal formulation that blocks the spread of COVID-19 among ferrets.
They are hopeful the formulation could have the...
Many older people take too much aspirin and too few statins
In a new study, researchers found that while adults aged 75 years and older do not benefit from taking aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease,...
Heart damage found in 50% of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospital
In a new study, researchers found around 50% of patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 and who show raised levels of a protein called troponin...
Cholesterol: the good, the bad and what to do about it
It’s hard to keep up with all of the headlines about what to eat, what supplements to take, and when medication should be considered...
Inflammation does not cause death in obese people with COVID-19
Several studies suggest those who are overweight or have obesity are more likely to experience invasive mechanical ventilation, intensive care unit (ICU) admission, or...