AI model helps detect heart disease risk in women
A new artificial intelligence (AI) model can identify women at a higher risk of heart disease using a simple electrocardiogram (ECG). Researchers believe this...
Scientists discover new blood-clotting disease
Scientists at McMaster University have discovered a new blood-clotting disorder that could change how doctors diagnose and treat patients with unexplained and persistent blood...
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may lower cancer risk
New research from the University of Georgia suggests that omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids could help reduce the risk of developing several types of...
Common food additive may increase gut inflammation and diabetes risk
Carrageenan, a common food additive (E 407) used as a thickener and stabilizer in processed foods, has been linked to gut inflammation, ulcers, and increased blood sugar...
Arthritis linked to faster cognitive decline in people with dementia
For the first time, researchers have found a clear connection between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and cognitive decline in dementia patients.
A new Swedish study, published in...
This health issue may be early sign of pancreatic cancer, study finds
Scientists at Boston Medical Center have discovered a surprising link between gallstones and pancreatic cancer, specifically a deadly type called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).
Their study found that people diagnosed with...
This common diabetes drug offers surprising health benefits
Metformin is a popular medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes. It helps lower blood sugar by reducing the amount of glucose the liver...
These common drugs may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a serious condition that affects how people move. It happens when certain brain cells stop working properly, leading to problems like...
Signs of heart artery blockages you shouldn’t ignore
Heart arteries can get blocked when fatty deposits called plaques build up inside them. This condition, known as coronary artery disease, reduces blood flow...
Scientists discover key cause of memory declines in older people
Have you ever wondered why our brains don’t stay as sharp as we get older? Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus...