People with irregular heart heartbeat can have 5 extra diseases
Healthcare researchers are developing a new software tool to improve the care of elderly patients with atrial fibrillation who have multiple health problems. Atrial...
Blood pressure medication linked to skin cancer risk in older people
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a widespread health issue affecting over a third of Australian adults aged 18 and above. If...
Women with autoimmune diseases face higher heart risks than men, study finds
A new study has found that women with certain autoimmune diseases have a higher risk of dying from heart-related issues like heart disease and...
Women face higher risk of COPD, even without smoking, study finds
A new study published in BMJ Open Respiratory Research reveals that women are about 50% more likely than men to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary...
Poor sleep can increase heart disease risk
A new study led by Uppsala University has revealed that even just a few nights of poor sleep can trigger molecular changes that are...
These emergency rooms adapt to the needs of older adults
A visit to the emergency room is no fun for anybody. But older people face challenges that can make a tough situation worse.
The lights,...
AI can predict your cancer survival rate based on face photos
Researchers from Mass General Brigham have developed a groundbreaking deep learning algorithm called "FaceAge," which can estimate a person’s biological age simply by analyzing...
New blood test could stop or slow down cancer development
A new type of blood test, called a multi-cancer early detection test (MCED), could change the way cancer is found and treated.
This simple test...
Biological age may predict heart disease better
A recent study led by researchers from the Universities of Jyväskylä, Tampere, and Helsinki, along with the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL)...
New drug combo can lower bad cholesterol effectively
Researchers have discovered a promising new drug combination that significantly lowers "bad" LDL cholesterol for people whose levels remain stubbornly high, even after taking...