Tinnitus: What causes that ringing in your ears?
Tinnitus, often described as ringing in the ears, affects millions of people worldwide. It’s a condition where you hear sounds that aren’t caused by...
New drug can lower cholesterol for people who can’t tolerate statins
Cholesterol is a fatty substance present in every cell of our bodies. While it is essential for many functions, having too much of it...
Drinks that can help lower blood pressure and ones to avoid
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious conditions like heart disease and stroke if...
Standing more won’t prevent heart disease, could cause circulatory issues
Many people are turning to standing desks and other ways to avoid sitting too much, hoping to stay healthier and lower the risks associated...
Short bursts of vigorous exercise can boost brain function, study shows
For decades, research has shown that regular exercise improves not only physical health but also brain function. But what about short, intense bursts of...
Popular diabetes and weight-loss drug may lower Alzheimer’s risk
Scientists at Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine have discovered that semaglutide, a well-known drug used for managing diabetes and weight loss, could...
New implantable microparticles offer dual cancer treatment: Heat and chemotherapy
For patients with late-stage cancer, treatment often involves enduring multiple types of therapy, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation.
This can cause severe side effects...
This 3D printing material could create medical implants that disappear naturally
Researchers at Duke University have developed a new type of material for 3D printing that could pave the way for making biodegradable medical implants.
This...
She had an emergency c-section and heart surgery the same day
The moment Kirsten Dorsey realized she would deliver her second child and have open-heart surgery on the same day, her heart raced and her breath quickened.
But...
For type 2 diabetes, focusing on when you eat – not what – can...
Type 2 diabetes affects 1.2 million Australians and accounts for 85-90% of all diabetes cases. This chronic condition is characterised by high blood glucose...