Around 3% of us will develop a brain aneurysm in our lives. So what...
Australian radio host Kyle Sandilands announced on air yesterday that he has a brain aneurysm and needs urgent brain surgery.
Typically an aneurysm occurs when...
Air pollution increases risk of severe lung infections, study finds
Air pollution is widely known to cause respiratory diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but its role in lower respiratory infections—such...
A new drug shows promise for treating Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have discovered a potential new drug that could help people with Alzheimer's disease by improving memory and repairing brain damage. The drug, called...
New research links kidney failure to Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other Lewy body diseases (LBDs) are neurodegenerative disorders that affect movement, thinking, and overall brain function. These diseases are associated...
New blood tests for colon cancer: are they good enough?
New blood tests for detecting colorectal cancer seem like an easy and convenient option compared to a colonoscopy. Instead of preparing your bowels and...
Intensive blood pressure treatment may benefit women with diabetes
Researchers at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai have found that women with type 2 diabetes who are diagnosed with hypertension before the age...
Healthy weight loss for heart disease prevention
For individuals with heart disease, losing weight can be one of the best ways to improve heart health and lower the risk of complications....
‘Good cholesterol’ may increase vision loss risk in people over 55
A large study has found an unexpected link between cholesterol levels and the risk of developing glaucoma, a serious eye disease that can lead...
This diabetes drug may lower death risk in older people
Delirium is a serious condition that causes sudden confusion and disorientation. It can happen due to various factors, including infections, surgery, or underlying health...
Sleep drugs may increase dementia risk, study finds
A recent study from the University of California San Francisco suggests that sleep medications may raise the risk of dementia in white adults. The...