‘Exercise switch’ in muscles can boost your desire to exercise
Exercise is good for our health, but many people struggle to find the motivation to stay active.
Researchers, led by Guadalupe Sabio from the National...
Undetected irregular heartbeats can increase death risk, shows study
Irregular heartbeats, even those that go unnoticed by traditional heart monitoring, can significantly increase a person's risk of death, according to a new study...
Why weight-loss drugs alone are not enough
Weight-loss drugs like semaglutide, found in Wegovy and Ozempic, have shown great promise in helping people manage obesity.
These drugs belong to a class called...
Untreated high blood pressure linked to higher risk of Alzheimer’s
New research suggests that people aged 60 and older with untreated high blood pressure may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared...
Is it OK to lie to someone with dementia
There was disagreement on social media recently after a story was published about an aged care provider creating “fake-away” burgers that mimicked those from...
A new way to decide if you need high blood pressure drugs
Deciding whether to take medication for high blood pressure has been a complex issue.
Traditionally, doctors have used a tool that calculates someone's 10-year risk...
Why weight loss can help control high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It’s often called the "silent killer"...
Radiotherapy could prevent breast cancer recurrence
A long-term study has shown that providing radiotherapy after surgery can significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer returning in the same area for...
Jolted awake at 2 a.m., his aorta had torn
Roy and Kim Reid started a Memorial Day weekend with dinner and a movie at home. When Kim went to bed, Roy decided to...
High iron intake from meat may increase risk of type 2 diabetes
A new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found a strong connection between high intake of heme iron, which is...