New heart attack discovery could help people not able to be treated
Heart disease remains the largest killer in Australia and around the world.
After a heart attack, scar tissue forms and this negatively affects heart function.
In...
This prostate cancer treatment linked to Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found that older prostate cancer patients who received a hormone-blocking treatment may have a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
The...
This drug can release insulin in stomach, greatly benefit people with diabetes
In a new study, researchers have developed a drug capsule that could be used to deliver oral doses of insulin.
It may replace the injections...
Finally, AI beats human in breast cancer detection
In a new study, researchers found that a new artificial intelligence (AI) model can detect breast cancer from routine scans with greater accuracy than...
A simple way to reduce irregular heart rhythm: No alcohol drinking
In a new study, researchers found that stop drinking alcohol could help reduce symptoms of atrial fibrillation (a-fib), a potentially dangerous irregular heart rhythm.
The...
Common pesticide linked to higher heart disease death risk
In a new study, researchers found that people with higher levels of a chemical in their body that indicates exposure to commonly used insecticides...
This common bowel problem may increase depression risk
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of conditions in which the intestines become inflamed (red and swollen).
Two major types of IBD are Crohn’s...
This arthritis disease linked to higher cancer risk
In a recent study, Singapore researchers found that rheumatoid arthritis is strongly linked to higher cancer risk.
The research was done by a team from...
These 7 healthy habits could prevent eye diseases in older people
Doctors aren’t sure what causes age-related macular degeneration, a disease that affects millions of people in the United States.
Also called AMD, it is known...
Alzheimer’s-related amyloid occurs faster in people with cognitive difficulties
In a new study, researchers found that accumulating amyloid—an abnormal protein linked to neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease (AD)—occurred faster among people deemed...