Good sleep starts in the gut
You might think good sleep happens in your brain, but restorative sleep actually begins much lower in the body: in the gut.
The community of...
How depression and anxiety may increase your risk of heart disease
A new study from Mass General Brigham reveals that people with depression and anxiety may be at higher risk of developing heart disease—and stress...
How tea and coffee influence your risk of high blood pressure
Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School have found that drinking tea and coffee in specific ways may influence a person’s risk of developing high blood...
New drug can stop Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms start
A new drug being developed by scientists at Northwestern University may offer an exciting way to slow down or prevent Alzheimer's disease before symptoms...
How mouth health affects diabetes – and vice versa
Imagine trying to enjoy your favourite meal but finding that your gums hurt, your mouth feels dry and chewing has become uncomfortable.
For people living...
Scientists find a new way to rejuvenate the aging immune system
As we get older, our immune system slowly loses its edge.
One of the biggest changes happens in T cells, a type of white blood...
Home-delivered groceries help improve blood sugar control in diabetes
A new study has shown that a simple program delivering healthy groceries and diabetes education to people’s homes can help improve their health.
The research...
AI tool detects silent liver disease early, saving lives
As more people are diagnosed with conditions like obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and sleep apnea, another serious health issue is also...
Heart failure, irregular heartbeat and coronary heart disease linked to cognitive impairment
A new report from the American Heart Association reveals a strong connection between heart health and brain health.
The statement, titled “Cardiac Contributions to Brain...
Needle-free device could replace finger pricks for people with diabetes
A new device developed at MIT may make life easier for people with diabetes by helping them check their blood sugar levels without using...