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“Weekend warrior” exercise can lower risks of heart disease and stroke

In a busy work week, finding time to exercise can be challenging, leading many people to cram their physical activity into one or two...

This drug could help people at risk of overdose

The use of illegal stimulants such as methamphetamine is on the rise, as indicated by their presence in at least half of all opioid-related...

This brain training helps boost energy and reduce fatigue in long COVID

COVID-19 is not only a severe illness for some but can also lead to ongoing health issues, even after recovery. This condition, known as long...

Scientists find a potential new treatment for type 2 diabetes

Tadalafil is a pharmaceutical substance known as a PDE5 inhibitor, a group that also includes Viagra. PDE5 inhibitors are typically used to treat impotence or...

Hope for Alzheimer’s: Anti-inflammatory drugs show promise

In recent years, scientists have been exploring various ways to treat Alzheimer's disease (AD). One such research comes from Dr. Linda Van Eldik's lab at...

New MRI technique strongly improves cancer diagnosis

A group of scientists from the University Medical Center Freiburg, the German Cancer Consortium, and other sites have achieved a significant advancement in live...

New research improves liver disease risk assessment

A research team from the Department of Medicine III at MedUni Vienna and University Hospital Vienna has conducted a study that proves the value...

New guidelines for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis through blood biomarkers

Today at the International Alzheimer's Congress (AAIC) in Amsterdam, new guidelines for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease were unveiled. These criteria, developed by international clinicians...

As e-cigarette use grows, more research needed on long-term effects of vaping

As the number of young people using electronic nicotine delivery systems grows, so does evidence that e-cigarettes may be harmful to human health. More studies...

How less salt can lower blood pressure in these people

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is an unseen adversary. Although you might not feel its presence, it could be slowly damaging your body over...