Air pollution strongly linked to memory loss, study finds
Dementia is a disease that affects the brain, making it harder to remember things, think clearly, and behave normally. It mostly affects older adults,...
Replacing milk with yogurt may prevent heart disease in women
Drinking large amounts of non-fermented milk may increase the risk of heart disease in women, according to new research published in BMC Medicine. The study suggests that...
Quality sleep may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
A new study suggests that getting more than six hours of good-quality sleep each night may help slow down or even prevent the development...
Mindfulness help reduce opioid cravings, study finds
A new study has found that mindfulness-based group therapy helps people recovering from opioid addiction by significantly reducing their cravings. The study, published in JAMA...
Eye scans could help detect diabetes, dementia, and multiple sclerosis
Researchers have conducted one of the largest eye studies ever, revealing that retinal thickness could play a key role in detecting diseases like type...
AI boosts breast cancer detection in mammography screening
New research from Lund University’s MASAI trial shows that artificial intelligence (AI) can detect 29% more breast cancer cases than traditional screening methods.
The findings,...
Proton therapy could be a safer way to treat cancer
Cancer is a disease that affects millions of people around the world, and treating it often involves tough decisions. One of the most common...
Infections linked to higher risk of heart failure, study finds
A new study from the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic has found that people who are hospitalized for infections face a much higher...
Blood thinners do not prevent stroke or memory problems in these people
A new study has found that prescribing blood thinners to adults under 65 with atrial fibrillation (AFib) but no other health risks does not...
This drug could slow down aging, study finds
A group of scientists from the University of Auckland recently studied whether a cancer drug called alpelisib could also slow down aging. Alpelisib is...