Delayed high blood pressure diagnosis increases health risks
A new study from Yale New Haven Hospital shows that delays in diagnosing high blood pressure (hypertension) are common and can lead to delays...
New boron-based dyes could revolutionize cancer detection and more
Chemists at MIT have developed a new family of glowing red dyes that could make biomedical imaging much clearer.
These new fluorescent materials, based on...
Changing lifestyle after bowel screening can help you live longer
A new study has revealed that making healthier lifestyle choices after bowel cancer screening can lower your risk of developing bowel cancer and other...
What parents need to know about Tylenol, autism and the difference between finding a...
Claims from the Trump White House about links between use of the painkiller acetaminophen – often sold under the brand name Tylenol in the U.S....
Why some people are purposefully having their legs broken by cosmetic surgeons
Would you willingly have your legs broken, the bone stretched apart millimetre by millimetre and then spend months in recovery – all to be...
Too much cannabis use can triple oral cancer risk
A recent study by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that people with cannabis use disorder (CUD) are...
Brain injuries may cause dementia in older people
A new study has found that older adults who suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are more likely to develop dementia, need home care,...
Why managing high blood pressure in older people is more important than ever
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is very common in older adults. As people age, their risk of developing this condition increases.
It often goes...
RSV vaccines proven safe and effective for older adults and infants
Vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are both safe and effective in protecting people most at risk, especially older adults and young children, according...
Soccer heading may harm brain’s outer layer, study finds
Researchers at Columbia University have developed a new brain imaging method that reveals how heading a soccer ball can harm specific areas in the...