How to avoid dangerous parasite infections from cats and swimming pools
As National Science Week approaches (10 to 18 August 2024), the Food Safety Information Council is warning Australians about the rising risk of infections...
Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable – addressing them...
Nearly half of all dementia cases could be delayed or prevented altogether by addressing 14 possible risk factors, including vision loss and high cholesterol.
That...
Why weight loss surgery could lower heart failure risk
A new study led by researchers from University College London (UCL) suggests that weight loss surgery may significantly reduce the risk of heart failure...
What are the common causes of ovarian cancer?
Ovarian cancer is a serious disease that affects many women worldwide.
It begins in the ovaries, which are part of the female reproductive system, and...
What causes Lyme disease?
Lyme disease is a serious illness that has been getting more attention in recent years, especially as cases have been on the rise in...
This old drug may be a new treatment for vascular dementia
Researchers from St George’s University have discovered that tadalafil, a drug traditionally used to treat erectile dysfunction, may be effective in treating vascular dementia.
This...
Study shows surprising link between rheumatoid arthritis and blood cancer
A recent study conducted by researchers from Adelaide, Australia, and the United States has uncovered a surprising connection between a less common type of...
Exercise and high blood pressure: What to avoid and modify
Regular physical activity is often recommended as a key part of managing high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. However, not all exercises are...
Scientists find shared proteins linked to heart failure and frailty
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified 18 proteins in blood samples that are associated with both heart failure and frailty, two conditions...
Researchers develop new nasal spray treatment and vaccine for flu and coronaviruses
A team of researchers from the University of Houston has made significant strides in the fight against respiratory viruses, including the flu and various...