This blood pressure drug is linked to skin cancer risk
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that affects over a third of Australian adults aged 18 and older. If...
Nanotechnology in medicine: Treatments tailored just for you
Medicine is becoming more precise and personal, and nanotechnology is playing a big role in this transformation. By working with materials at the tiniest...
How lifestyle changes can prevent dementia after 50
Dementia is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and daily life. While it becomes more common as people age, it’s not an inevitable part...
How gut health affects depression and inflammation
The human gut microbiome plays a significant role in overall health, including mental well-being. However, identifying which bacteria influence diseases and understanding how they...
Five ways to save your legs – by a vascular surgery specialist
Gangrene, or a rapidly spreading foot abscess. Sound like diseases of the past? Well, sadly not.
Leg amputation is one of the oldest surgical procedures....
Early signs of stroke older people should never ignore
A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either by a blockage or a burst blood vessel. It’s a serious medical...
Caring for your heart in your golden years
Your heart works tirelessly every day, and as you grow older, it becomes even more important to take care of it. Heart disease is...
Aspirin does not help prevent colon cancer recurrence
A large international clinical trial led by the National Cancer Center Singapore has found that taking aspirin for three years after standard therapy for...
Many Greenlanders have 10 times higher risk of type 2 diabetes
A specific genetic variant found in 4% of Greenland’s Inuit population dramatically increases their risk of type 2 diabetes by tenfold.
Recent research led by...
How to prevent cataracts naturally and have clear vision after 60
Cataracts are a common eye condition in older adults, especially those over 60. They occur when the clear lens in the eye becomes cloudy,...