When is the right time for someone with dementia to move into a care...
Dementia is a journey, unique and personal to each individual and their families.
It’s a condition marked by a gradual loss in memory, reasoning, and...
Common blood pressure drug might help you live longer
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have made an exciting discovery that could help people live longer and stay healthier as they age.
They found...
Experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows promise for obesity treatment
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that a drug originally designed to treat brain and blood disorders could also help fight...
Foods to avoid if you want to lower your blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem, especially for older adults.
It puts extra strain on the heart and can damage...
Why harmful autism myths are so common
US president Donald Trump's claim that pregnant women should avoid acetaminophen—a statement that is both harmful and not backed by the science—fits into a...
Why blood sugar control matters more than weight loss in preventing diabetes
For years, people with prediabetes have been told that losing weight is the best way to lower their risk of type 2 diabetes.
But new...
What is lecanemab, the newly approved Alzheimer’s drug? Can it really slow down dementia
Dementia is a condition that results in progressive memory or thinking problems. It's now the most common cause of death in Australia.
There are many...
The hidden dangers of a common hair-loss drug
For millions of men, finasteride has been marketed as a simple solution to hair loss.
Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in...
Indoor wood burners may be harming your lungs, study warns
Wood-burning stoves have become increasingly popular across Europe in recent years, often promoted as an eco-friendly and renewable alternative to fossil fuels.
But new research...
How gene mutations may drive dementia in Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is best known for its impact on movement—tremors, stiffness, and slowed motion.
But many people living with the condition also experience cognitive problems...