Research confirms a major cause of grey hair
For years, scientists have suspected a connection between stress and grey hair. Now, a new study from Harvard University has uncovered the mechanism that...
How a healthy diet in pregnancy help reduce autism risk
A group of public health experts from the University of Glasgow and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health has found a potential connection between...
Common blood pressure pill linked to dangerous side effects
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. To help manage this, doctors often...
Alzheimer’s disease is most common in these U.S. regions
A recent study has identified where Alzheimer’s disease is most common in the United States, and it turns out that the East and Southeast...
New light therapy shows promise for treating traumatic brain injuries
Scientists from the University of Birmingham have developed a new light therapy technique that could help speed up recovery after mild traumatic brain injury...
Cancer drug offers new hope for treating blocked arteries in legs
Researchers at the Heart Research Institute (HRI) have made an exciting discovery: a drug originally developed to kill cancer cells, Conatumumab, could also be...
“Good cholesterol” is linked to Alzheimer’s risk in women, study finds
A recent study suggests that higher levels of HDL-C, often referred to as "good cholesterol," may be linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's...
Common arm position for blood pressure measurement may cause inaccurate reading
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have found that the way a patient's arm is positioned during blood pressure (BP) screenings can significantly affect the...
COVID-19 infection may double risk of heart issues, strokes, and early death
A recent study reveals that people who got infected with COVID-19 in 2020 may face a doubled risk of heart attacks, strokes, or early...
Early signs of inflammatory bowel disease can be detected at birth
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, are becoming more common across Western countries. In Denmark, for instance, the number...