Heart attack symptoms in older women vs. men
Heart attacks are a major health concern, especially for older adults. However, the symptoms of a heart attack can be very different in men...
Decline in BMI and waist circumference may signal early dementia decade before symptom
A new study suggests that people who develop dementia tend to have lower body weight and smaller waist sizes years before their diagnosis. The...
These common drugs linked to higher risk of memory loss
A new study from the University of California, San Diego has found that a common class of drugs may increase the risk of cognitive decline, especially in...
Keeping blood pressure under control may help protect against dementia
A new study led by researchers from Beijing Anzhen Hospital suggests that keeping blood pressure under control for a longer period of time can...
Scientists find a surprising cause of autoimmune diseases
Scientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have discovered that certain gene variations associated with leukemia can lead to “rogue” immune cells, which...
Research shows the key to memory and brain health
Scientists from the University of Washington have found that keeping the brain’s protective barrier healthy is one of the most important factors for maintaining...
Scientists find a major cause of multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It happens when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the protective...
Common oral bacteria strongly linked to chronic diseases
Scientists from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have studied bacteria commonly found in severe oral infections. Their research aims to help us understand how these...
Common blood pressure drug may increase skin cancer risk
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a long-term health condition that affects more than one-third of Australian adults. If not properly managed,...
Pain may increase smoking and cannabis use among cancer survivors
A new study suggests that cancer survivors who experience pain may be more likely to use cigarettes and cannabis. Published in Cancer, the research...