Taking baby aspirin: what older Americans should know
A recent study from Johns Hopkins University reveals that many older Americans are still taking a daily baby aspirin to prevent heart problems, despite...
New findings about cause and cure for common high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, can cause trouble in our bodies. It's like pumping air too hard into a balloon.
It might cause the balloon...
Common pain relief drug may increase heart disease risk
Paracetamol is a common medicine that helps with pain and fever. It's often seen as a safer option than other medicines.
However, a recent study...
Better treatment for sleep apnea could ward off cognitive decline
Experts at Flinders University are developing new methods to manage obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), insomnia, and other sleep disorders to combat associated health risks.
These...
Unlocking the secrets of blood sugar: a diabetes discovery
Imagine you've just eaten a big, yummy meal. Now, your body has to take care of all the sugar you ate and keep everything...
Sleep loss increases risk of respiratory infections, including Covid-19
A large-scale study led by the University of Helsinki involving over 600,000 participants has found that insomnia can increase the risk of respiratory infections,...
Rare congenital heart disease no match for one mother
Amanda Allen learned about disappointment early in life.
At the age of 12, the aspiring athlete was diagnosed with a congenital heart disease known as...
The hidden cost of lockdown: less years and more money for heart attack patients
People who had heart attacks in the UK and Spain during the first lockdown of COVID-19 will likely live shorter lives. They could lose...
Long COVID could be caused by the virus lingering in the body. Here’s what...
COVID not only has immediate health impacts but could also potentially trigger long-term changes in the immune system.
Medicinal cannabis can help treat Tourette syndrome
Imagine you're at school and you can't help but make sudden movements or sounds. It's not because you want to, but because you have no control over it. This condition is known as Tourette Syndrome