Common diabetes drug may help you live longer
Delirium is a serious condition that can cause confusion and a lack of awareness of one's surroundings. It usually occurs quickly and can be...
This wearable patch can painlessly deliver drugs through the skin
MIT researchers have developed a wearable patch that applies painless ultrasonic waves to the skin, creating tiny channels that drugs can pass through.
Simple test may predict cognitive impairment in older people much earlier
Scientists have discovered a simple memory test that may predict the risk of developing cognitive impairment years later.
Scientists find new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have discovered a new link between iron in the brain and Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's is a disease that affects the brain and causes problems...
Plant-based low-carb diet can benefit people with type 2 diabetes
A new study from Harvard suggests that following a low-carbohydrate diet primarily composed of plant-based foods could lower the risk of premature death in...
Scientists find a new way to treat Parkinson’s disease
Scientists from the Krembil Brain Institute at UHN and the University of Toronto have made a significant discovery regarding Parkinson's disease.
In a study published...
Obesity may boost oral cancer development
Cancer is a common and devastating disease, and a group of scientists from the University of Michigan were determined to find out more about...
Evening exercise may be best for lowering your blood pressure
Regular exercise has been long recommended as a way to improve overall health and manage various medical conditions.
A new study suggests that the timing...
Drinking any sugary beverages may increase your risk of type 2 diabetes
Sugar-sweetened beverages, such as soft drinks and fruit juices, have been linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes in a new study...
A poor score on a simple memory test may signal Alzheimer’s disease
The brain is an amazing and complex organ that helps us think, remember, and learn.
Unfortunately, as we age, the brain can start to decline,...