Common parasite on cats may contribute to frailty in older people
A new study, published in the Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biomedical Sciences and Medical Sciences, reveals a potential connection between the common cat-borne...
Common high blood pressure drug may help show down aging
As we age, our bodies naturally slow down, and the risk of illness increases.
While there is no magical cure to halt this aging process,...
Blood test offers early detection of Parkinson’s disease
Researchers at Lund University have identified a promising blood biomarker called DOPA decarboxylase (DCC) that can detect Parkinson's disease and other conditions leading to...
AI tool improves colon cancer diagnosis and treatment, study finds
Colorectal cancer is a prevalent global health concern, with almost two million new cases and one million deaths reported worldwide in 2020.
A crucial biomarker...
Game-changing chemistry: Easier ways to make better medicines
Have you ever played with building blocks?
Imagine if you could change just one block and create a whole new toy.
Well, chemists at the University...
While teaching a fitness class, she had a massive heart attack
Ratona Harr was 20 minutes into leading a morning ride at a cycling studio when she felt something like a switch flip, triggering pressure...
Drug combo can reduce ‘bad cholesterol’ effectively, study finds
Cardiovascular disease, including conditions like heart attacks and strokes, poses a significant threat to individuals at very high risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Maintaining low...
Women who survived stroke express concerns about emergency care
A recent study conducted by Michigan Medicine and Brown University reveals that women who have survived a stroke often believe they are at risk...
Depression and anxiety linked to worse heart health, study finds
Our mental well-being and heart health are closely intertwined. Conditions like depression, anxiety, and chronic stress can significantly increase the risk of complications affecting...
AI may help predict sudden cardiac death
Sudden cardiac death, a significant public health concern, accounts for 10% to 20% of all deaths.
Detecting individuals at high risk of sudden cardiac death...