Lower cholesterol strongly linked to lower dementia risk
A large new study has found that people with naturally lower cholesterol levels may have a much lower risk of developing dementia later in...
Shocking rise in dangerous blood pressure emergencies among older adults
A new study from Yale University has raised serious concerns about the health of older adults in the United States.
Researchers have found that more...
QLD GPs face barriers in supporting VAD, shows QUT study
Queensland general practitioners provide compassionate, holistic care to patients seeking voluntary assisted dying (VAD), but many face significant hurdles that limit their capacity to...
Why drinking more water may not be enough to stop kidney stones
Kidney stones are small, hard deposits that form inside the kidneys, but they can cause extremely strong pain. Many people describe the pain as...
Concussions are more dangerous than you think—and many people don’t even know they have...
Every year, millions of people experience a concussion, yet many do not realize it has happened. A hard hit during sports, a fall at...
Diabetes drugs may also improve mental health, study finds
Medications that are commonly used to treat diabetes and help with weight loss may also have unexpected benefits for mental health, according to a...
Why some people with prediabetes face much higher diabetes risk
A new study suggests that treating all people with prediabetes in the same way may not be the best approach.
Researchers have found that some...
Why high blood pressure is becoming deadlier for younger women
High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer” because it can damage the body without causing clear symptoms. Many people feel completely normal,...
A common antioxidant could fuel cancer
A new scientific discovery is changing the way researchers think about cancer and nutrition. Scientists have found that cancer cells may depend on a...
Eating more meat may protect these people from Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared conditions of aging. It slowly affects memory, thinking, and daily life, and there is still no...