Smartwatches can detect heart failure with 90% accuracy
Researchers at Tampere University have developed a new method to detect congestive heart failure using heartbeat intervals—something that can be measured by smartwatches and heart rate monitors. The study,...
Simple skin patch with gene switch could help treat diabetes
Scientists at ETH Zurich have developed a gene switch that can be activated using a simple nitroglycerin patch applied to the skin. This breakthrough...
Scientists discover a new way to protect brain cells from Alzheimer’s
A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine at USC has discovered a key process inside brain cells that may play a...
How diabetes fuels antibiotic resistance
Antibiotics are medicines used to treat bacterial infections, but in recent years, their effectiveness has been declining. This is because bacteria can develop resistance,...
Rising pollen levels linked to higher death risks for older adults
New research from the University of Michigan has found that high pollen levels can be more than just a nuisance for allergy sufferers—they may...
New nasal spray could slow down Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Texas A&M University College of Medicine have developed a new therapy that may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by several years....
New blood test could help prevent heart attacks and strokes
A simple scoring system could change the way doctors prevent heart attacks and strokes by identifying patients who would benefit most from blood-thinning medications. Researchers behind this breakthrough...
New blood cancer drug has a 97% cure rate
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong’s LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) have developed an oral form of arsenic trioxide (Oral-ATO; ARSENOL) to treat acute promyelocytic leukemia...
Lowering blood sugar along with weight loss can better prevent diabetes
People with prediabetes are often advised to lose weight to lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. However, a new study suggests that...
This nutrient in eggs and fish may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have found that a lifelong diet rich in choline could help protect against Alzheimer’s disease. Choline is an essential nutrient found naturally in...