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...
Flu shots may protect you from stroke, study finds
A stroke is a serious health issue that happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked. Imagine a roadblock that stops cars from...