Short bursts of vigorous exercise can boost brain function, study shows
For decades, research has shown that regular exercise improves not only physical health but also brain function. But what about short, intense bursts of...
Popular diabetes and weight-loss drug may lower Alzheimer’s risk
Scientists at Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine have discovered that semaglutide, a well-known drug used for managing diabetes and weight loss, could...
New implantable microparticles offer dual cancer treatment: Heat and chemotherapy
For patients with late-stage cancer, treatment often involves enduring multiple types of therapy, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation.
This can cause severe side effects...
This 3D printing material could create medical implants that disappear naturally
Researchers at Duke University have developed a new type of material for 3D printing that could pave the way for making biodegradable medical implants.
This...
She had an emergency c-section and heart surgery the same day
The moment Kirsten Dorsey realized she would deliver her second child and have open-heart surgery on the same day, her heart raced and her breath quickened.
But...
For type 2 diabetes, focusing on when you eat – not what – can...
Type 2 diabetes affects 1.2 million Australians and accounts for 85-90% of all diabetes cases. This chronic condition is characterised by high blood glucose...
Benefits of plant-based diet in cancer risk reduction
Research has shown that eating a plant-based diet may provide a healthier alternative to the standard American diet, which is typically high calorie, loaded...
Scientists discover important cause of cognitive decline in older people
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have uncovered a critical piece of the puzzle in understanding why our memory and learning...
Chronic pain patients using opioids and cannabis can’t find doctors easily
Over the past decade, perceptions of using opioids and cannabis for pain relief have changed significantly. The ongoing opioid crisis and the relaxing of...
Can mouthwash change your blood pressure?
Have you ever thought that using mouthwash could affect more than just your oral health? It might sound hard to believe, but new research...