Blood pressure drugs may help lower dementia risk
A new study has found that taking medicine to control high blood pressure may help lower the risk of dementia in older people. This...
Big causes of artery hardening everyone needs to know
Atherosclerosis is a condition where the arteries become narrow and hard. Arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood from your heart to the...
AI could help spot skin cancer early—even before a doctor visit
What if skin cancer could be spotted early, even before you visit a doctor? Scientists at the University of Missouri are working on that...
Delayed stroke care may increase disability risk
When a stroke strikes, time is one of the most important factors that decides whether a person can recover or live with long-term disability.
A...
Long-term heart burn drugs not linked to stomach cancer
People who take proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for a long time to treat acid reflux or stomach ulcers may not need to worry about...
Scientists find a hidden “aging clock” in human sperm—and it may affect the next...
Scientists have discovered a previously hidden biological “aging clock” in human sperm, revealing a new way that a father’s age might influence the health...
New tool could help spot and prevent chronic kidney disease early
A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden suggests that even small changes in kidney function—within what is normally considered a healthy range—could help...
Eye tests may reveal hidden heart problems in people with diabetes
A new study from the University of Leicester has found that a simple eye test could help spot hidden heart problems in people with...
Can diet and simple stool tests predict IBD flares before symptoms begin?
A large study led by the University of Edinburgh has found that simple stool tests already used in NHS care, combined with information about...
Scientists discover human heart can regrow cells after heart attack
Groundbreaking research from the University of Sydney, the Baird Institute, and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital has found that the human heart is capable of...