Study finds Alzheimer’s-like brain changes in long COVID patients
New research from the University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging has revealed that the cognitive impairments seen in long COVID patients are strikingly...
Scientists develop light-based technique for early prostate cancer detection with 90% accuracy
A researcher at Aston University has made a significant breakthrough in the early detection of prostate cancer using a novel light-based technique.
Professor Igor Meglinski,...
This drug is better for stroke prevention in people with heart rhythm problems
A recent study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2024 revealed that asundexian, a new oral anticoagulant, is less effective than apixaban...
Why lying down is the best position for blood pressure tests
Traditionally, blood pressure checks are conducted with the individual sitting down, while a doctor uses an arm cuff to measure the pressure.
However, recent research...
Popular heartburn drugs may harm kidney health
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are medications that many people use to treat common issues like heartburn, acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Some...
New research offers hope for treating and preventing type 2 diabetes
Researchers at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, along with an international team, have made groundbreaking discoveries that could change the way we approach type...
Can coffee harm people with high blood pressure or heart disease?
If you're someone who enjoys coffee but also struggles with severe high blood pressure, recent research suggests that it might be wise to reconsider...
The latest anti-aging trend is massaging the skin’s fascia—here’s what you need to know
One of the few certainties in life is the wrinkling of our skin.
The "anti-aging" industry was worth almost £56 billion globally in 2023 —and...
Reversing brain aging: New drug restores brain’s natural waste removal system
Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurological diseases can be thought of as "dirty brain" conditions, where the brain struggles to clear out harmful waste.
As we...
New study reveals how a ketogenic diet can help starve pancreatic tumors
Scientists at UC San Francisco have discovered a new way to target and shrink pancreatic cancer in mice by combining a high-fat ketogenic diet...