Scientists find a surprising cause of stroke
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. In Ireland alone, around 7,500 people suffer a stroke each year, and...
Common blood pressure drugs may affect kidney health over time
Scientists have discovered that long-term use of common medications for high blood pressure and heart failure could contribute to kidney damage. While these drugs,...
A superfruit from Brazil may boost treatment for cancer, diabetes, obesity
Scientists have discovered that the Brazilian camu-camu berry, already known for its health benefits in fighting obesity and diabetes, may also help treat cancer.
Researchers...
A simple blood test may help detect dementia years before symptoms appear
Scientists have discovered a blood marker that could help identify people at risk of developing dementia long before they start showing any symptoms. This...
How mental health affects your heart health
The connection between mental health and heart disease is a growing area of research, and the findings are clear: your emotional well-being can significantly...
How high blood pressure affects kidney health
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the "silent killer" because it can damage the body over time without obvious symptoms....
How diet affects our cognitive decline speed
As people age, it’s common to experience changes in memory, thinking, and other mental abilities. While some decline is a natural part of aging,...
Diabetes and obesity can damage the liver to the point of failure – but...
Liver disease is frighteningly common worldwide.
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD, is an umbrella term describing conditions related to a buildup of fat...
New way to improve chronic pain treatment
An international team of researchers has discovered specific brain activity patterns that can predict how sensitive a person is to pain, potentially paving the...
Natural herb shows promise in treating colon cancer
Researchers from the University of Sharjah have identified a common herb, Artemisia herba-alba, as a potential natural treatment for colorectal cancer (CRC).
Their findings, published in...