A simple strength test may predict your future disease risk
Many people think of muscle strength mainly in terms of fitness or physical appearance. However, new research suggests that muscle strength may reveal much...
Scientists discover how “selfish” genes kill rival sperm to cheat evolution
Scientists have uncovered how certain “selfish” genes cheat the normal rules of inheritance by destroying rival sperm cells.
The discovery helps explain a long-standing mystery...
Cholesterol drug statins are safer than many people think, study finds
Heart disease remains one of the biggest health threats in the world. Every year, it causes about 20 million deaths globally.
In the United Kingdom...
A simple vitamin may help lower skin cancer risk
For many years, doctors have searched for simple ways to help people reduce their risk of skin cancer. Skin cancer is one of the...
Weight‑loss drugs may help the heart heal after a heart attack
Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death around the world. They occur when blood flow to part of the heart is...
Two common bowel polyps together may greatly raise cancer risk
Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is one of the most serious health problems affecting adults around the world. In Australia, it is...
These three common drugs may help fight Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses of old age. It slowly damages memory, thinking ability, and everyday functioning.
Over time, people with...
AI eye test could help detect vision loss disease earlier
Glaucoma is one of the most common causes of permanent blindness in the world. It slowly damages the optic nerve, which is the bundle...
Why checking your blood pressure lying down may save your life
Blood pressure is one of the most important numbers doctors use to understand a person’s heart health. During a typical medical visit, a nurse...
Scientists find better treatment for chronic nerve pain
Millions of people live with nerve pain that never seems to go away. This kind of pain can feel like burning, tingling, stabbing, or...