These emergency rooms adapt to the needs of older adults
A visit to the emergency room is no fun for anybody. But older people face challenges that can make a tough situation worse.
The lights,...
AI can predict your cancer survival rate based on face photos
Researchers from Mass General Brigham have developed a groundbreaking deep learning algorithm called "FaceAge," which can estimate a person’s biological age simply by analyzing...
New blood test could stop or slow down cancer development
A new type of blood test, called a multi-cancer early detection test (MCED), could change the way cancer is found and treated.
This simple test...
Biological age may predict heart disease better
A recent study led by researchers from the Universities of Jyväskylä, Tampere, and Helsinki, along with the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL)...
New drug combo can lower bad cholesterol effectively
Researchers have discovered a promising new drug combination that significantly lowers "bad" LDL cholesterol for people whose levels remain stubbornly high, even after taking...
HIV drug may help treat Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
Researchers at UVA Health are urging for clinical trials to explore whether certain HIV medications, known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), can help...
Combined flu and COVID vaccine shows strong immune response in older people
A new vaccine developed by Moderna aims to protect against both flu and COVID-19 with just one shot. Early studies suggest the combination vaccine...
4 ways to check your moles for skin cancer
When is a mole not just a mole?
The question can be a concern for many people, especially during the summer months when we are...
This oral blood pressure drug could slow aging
Scientists from the University of Liverpool have made an exciting discovery. They found that a drug called rilmenidine, which is already used to treat...
This nutrient is the key to protecting your heart from too much salt
Many people know that eating too much salt is not good for your health. Salt, which is found in many common foods like bread,...