Scientists detect dementia from how older people explore new spaces
Spatial navigation, the ability to find our way from one place to another, is a skill we use daily. This skill varies among people...
Light can be a new way to treat deep-seated cancers
Scientists have found that certain types of light can treat cancers on or near the skin when used with a special light-activated drug.
But cancers...
Reinfections of COVID-19 likely as severe as initial infection, study finds
A recent study has analyzed health data from nearly 213,000 Americans who experienced reinfections with the virus causing COVID-19.
Researchers found that individuals who had...
Why new Alzheimer’s drug is so expensive
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new drug from Eli Lilly to treat Alzheimer's disease.
Called Kisunla, this monthly IV infusion therapy...
Why it is important to think about your heart risk beyond 10 years
For years, deciding whether to take medication to lower high blood pressure was guided by a tool that estimated someone's 10-year risk of having...
Common risk factors for dementia and Parkinson’s disease
Dementia and Parkinson’s disease are two neurological conditions that primarily affect older adults, causing significant impact on memory, movement, and daily functioning.
Understanding the risk...
Timing of blood pressure drug significantly impacts your health
Researchers from the University of Vigo and other institutions have discovered a simple yet effective way for people with high blood pressure to manage...
Scientists find new cause of diabetes in older people
A team of researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University has made an important discovery about how losing specific cells in the pancreas might lead to...
A widely used drug linked to increased risk of heart rhythm disorder
Recent research published in The Journal of Physiology by scientists from the University of Birmingham and German collaborators has revealed a concerning link between...
Common blood pressure drug is linked to skin cancer risk
In Australia, high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than a third of people over the age of 18. If not managed...