New nanotech treatment reverses Alzheimer’s disease
A groundbreaking study led by scientists from the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and West China Hospital of Sichuan University has shown that...
How sperm kick into ‘overdrive’ for their final sprint
Researchers have pinpointed the molecular “switch” that supercharges sperm for their final sprint to an egg.
The work is a breakthrough that could reshape infertility...
Common blood pressure drug may increase skin cancer risk, study finds
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common condition that affects more than one in three Australian adults aged 18 and older.
If not...
Plant-based essential oils can be natural diabetes treatment
A new study has found that essential oils from the Plectranthus neochilus plant may help treat type 2 diabetes.
The research, published in the journal...
Fear after a heart attack is real. Here’s how to cope.
Julie Iacovelli’s heart attack seemingly came out of nowhere.
She was 31, worked out regularly and had just had her annual checkup the day before....
New drug may effectively treat common heart failure
As people get older, the muscles in their body begin to stiffen—including the heart.
This can lead to a common type of heart failure where...
Drinks that help lower high blood pressure—and ones to avoid
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue that can lead to serious problems like heart disease and stroke if...
Popular blood pressure pill may have dangerous health risks
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
To help lower blood pressure, doctors often prescribe medications. One...
Why cocoa may lower heart disease and high blood pressure risks
Two recent studies published in the journals Age and British Journal of Nutrition reveal that cocoa flavanols—a type of plant-based compound found in cacao...
Study finds big cause of treatment resistance in cancer
Scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have made an important discovery about why some cancers are so hard to treat.
They...