Blood pressure drug shows promise for deadly brain cancer
Glioblastoma, a deadly type of primary brain tumor, continues to challenge doctors and researchers due to its aggressive nature.
Some patients may find help from...
‘The dirty disease’ – both smokers and non-smokers get lung cancer. They face stigma...
Earlier this year, federal health minister Mark Butler announced a new national Lung Cancer Screening Program.
The first of its kind for lung cancer, the...
Strength training effective for lowering high blood pressure
Strength training conducted with moderate to vigorous intensity a couple of times a week can significantly mitigate arterial hypertension (high blood pressure), according to...
Potential treatment for liver disease NASH underway in San Diego
Scientists from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have been studying a possible new treatment for a liver disease called non-alcoholic...
Higher BMI linked to increased risk of five rheumatic diseases
An elevated body mass index (BMI) increases the risk of five different rheumatic diseases: rheumatism, osteoarthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, and inflammatory spondylitis.
High blood pressure crises on the rise: a wake-up call
From 2002 to 2014, the number of people rushed to the hospital due to a sudden and dangerous spike in blood pressure more than...
Dentists recommend new methods for treating tooth decay, says ADA
A new guideline by the American Dental Association (ADA) says treating tooth decay can be better if less of the original tooth is removed.
Non-adherence to heart failure treatment may lead to poor outcomes
Patients with heart failure who don't receive optimal treatment as per established guidelines are at a higher risk of costly and sometimes fatal outcomes,...
High intensity interval training good for people with fatty liver disease
People with fatty liver disease may improve their heart function and liver health through high-intensity interval training (HIIT), according to new research from Flinders...
AI detects gum inflammation with 90% accuracy
A team of international researchers, led by the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), has made an important breakthrough.
They've used...