What is lecanemab, the newly approved Alzheimer’s drug? Can it really slow down dementia
Dementia is a condition that results in progressive memory or thinking problems. It's now the most common cause of death in Australia.
There are many...
The hidden dangers of a common hair-loss drug
For millions of men, finasteride has been marketed as a simple solution to hair loss.
Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in...
Indoor wood burners may be harming your lungs, study warns
Wood-burning stoves have become increasingly popular across Europe in recent years, often promoted as an eco-friendly and renewable alternative to fossil fuels.
But new research...
How gene mutations may drive dementia in Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is best known for its impact on movement—tremors, stiffness, and slowed motion.
But many people living with the condition also experience cognitive problems...
Almost everyone has warning signs before heart problems, major study reveals
Heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure rarely happen without warning.
In fact, a massive new study shows that more than 99% of people who went...
More women freezing eggs, but few returning to use them, study finds
A growing number of women in the United States are choosing to freeze their eggs, but only a small percentage are returning to use...
Radiation therapy may treat severe heart rhythm disorders effectively
For people living with severe and recurring heart rhythm problems, treatment options are often limited and carry high risks.
Now, new research suggests that radiation...
Study shows big cause of ketamine deaths
Deaths linked to illicit ketamine use in the UK have risen sharply over the past decade, with a 20-fold increase since 2015.
But new research...
How zinc could replace silver in the fight against cavities
Tooth decay is the most common health problem in the world.
Billions of people live with cavities, and many suffer from the pain they cause.
While...
“Clear” e-cigarettes raise blood pressure more than other flavored products, study finds
A new study has found that e-cigarettes labeled as "clear" may cause a greater increase in blood pressure and heart rate than other flavored...