Scientists discover the link between sleep apnea and dementia risk
A team of researchers at The University of Queensland has found a connection between obstructive sleep apnea and an increased risk of developing dementia.
The...
From shock to awe: a zap in the gut could be the new insulin...
A recent study presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2023 explores a new treatment, called "Re-cellularization via Electroporation Therapy" (ReCET), which could potentially help...
Deep sleep shortage and sleep apnea: tied to stroke and Alzheimer’s risk?
Do you snore heavily and feel tired even after a full night's sleep? You might have sleep apnea, a common but serious sleep disorder.
Recent...
AI finds drugs that could fight ageing and age-related diseases
Finding new drugs – called “drug discovery” – is an expensive and time-consuming task.
But a type of artificial intelligence called machine learning can massively...
Scientists find new links between cholesterol levels and stroke risk
Cholesterol levels in our bodies can sometimes be a bit confusing. We've all heard that high cholesterol can lead to heart disease, but what...
Scientists find a key to stronger bones
Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones. It happens when our bodies can't make new bone as fast as it loses old bone.
This can...
Scientists challenge long-held view of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study by the Tanz Center for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases at the University of Toronto has challenged existing theories about the hormone...
Preventive drugs and diabetes: reducing risk of heart attacks
People with type 2 diabetes face double the risk of suffering a heart attack or dying from heart disease, compared to those without diabetes.
Over...
New Alzheimer’s treatment: anti-inflammatory drug may prevent memory loss
If you've heard of Alzheimer's disease, you might be aware of how it affects memory and other crucial mental functions.
Researchers have been working tirelessly...
Is your blood pressure medication safe? Study finds possible link to suicide
Do you take medicine for high blood pressure? Or for chronic kidney disease, heart failure, or diabetes?
If you do, you may want to pay...