Research shows key cause of spread of aggressive prostate cancer
Scientists from MedUni Vienna have made an important discovery that could improve the way aggressive prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated.
Led by Lukas Kenner,...
New smart bandage tracks wound healing without pain
Scientists from Penn State and Hebei University of Technology have created an advanced self-powered sensor that could change how doctors monitor wounds.
This new flexible...
Rising diabetes-related amputations in Oklahoma highlight urgent health concerns
After years of progress in reducing amputations, the number of diabetes-related lower limb amputations is now rising across the United States. A new study...
Long COVID: women at greater risk compared to men – could immune system differences...
About 5% of people who catch COVID have long-lasting symptoms. In these people, loss of smell, dizziness, fatigue and other hallmark COVID symptoms can...
Headache disorders linked to higher risk of suicide, study finds
A new study from researchers at Aarhus University in Denmark has found that people diagnosed with headache disorders are more likely to attempt or...
Alzheimer’s disease may harm the brain in two distinct phases
New research suggests that Alzheimer’s disease damages the brain in two separate phases, with the first phase happening slowly and quietly before any symptoms appear, while the...
AI could detect cancer in abdomen early, study finds
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an essential tool in medical imaging, helping radiologists analyze scans faster and more accurately. However, AI models need a...
Top 10 things to know about your health costs right now
When it comes to health insurance, prescription drugs and other health costs, January 2025 was not a boring month.
The new year brought a new...
This blood pressure drug may lower stroke risk in women with migraine headaches
A common blood pressure medication used to prevent migraines may also significantly reduce the risk of ischemic stroke in women, according to a new study.
The research, presented...
Study shows link between COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s-related brain changes
A new study has found that people who had COVID-19 may have an increased risk of developing changes in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s...