Scientists find the cause of gender differences in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a sickness that affects the brain. It causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior.
People with Alzheimer's may forget things easily,...
Unravelling the link between strong legs and a healthy heart
Our heart is the engine that powers our body. Like any engine, it can sometimes break down, which can lead to a condition known...
The brain isn’t the only place a stroke can occur
Sudden, painless loss of vision. Burning back pain. Achy legs. Incontinence.
People might not recognize these as signs of a stroke, because some are not...
Scientists find a new cause of diabetes
Beta cells in the pancreas are vital as they produce insulin which helps to regulate blood sugar levels.
But not all beta cells are the...
Scientists develop new sensors to measure blood sugar at home
What are Electrochemical Biosensors?
To understand this exciting development, let's first take a step back and talk about what electrochemical biosensors are.
These are tools that...
Scientists develop new tool to detect heart disease
The Global Health Challenge of Heart Disease
Heart disease reigns as the top cause of death worldwide.
This reality has prompted researchers to understand and quantify...
When someone living with dementia is distressed or violent, ‘de-escalation’ is vital
Today’s reporting about the alleged tasering of a 95-year-old woman living at the Yallambee Lodge aged care home in New South Wales has brought...
Understanding ovarian cancer: New findings offer hope for treatment
What is Ovarian Cancer?
Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that affects women's ovaries, the small organs that produce eggs for reproduction.
This disease is...
Vitamin D may reduce diabetes risk for more than 10 million people with prediabetes
What is Vitamin D?
Vitamin D is unique. It's a nutrient that we can both take in from our diets and produce in our bodies...
Flu vaccine may lower Alzheimer’s risk by 40%
The Flu Shot's Unexpected Benefit
Recent research from UTHealth Houston has brought to light a surprising potential benefit of the influenza vaccine.
According to the study,...