Early warning signs of kidney disease in older adults to watch for
Kidney disease is a growing concern, especially among older adults. As people age, their kidneys naturally become less efficient, and the risk of developing...
Yoga works just as well as strength exercises for knee arthritis pain
Yoga may be just as effective as strength training when it comes to easing knee pain caused by osteoarthritis (OA), according to a new...
Scientists develop powerful blood test method to detect and track cancer
A new study has revealed a promising method that could one day allow doctors to detect and monitor cancer using only blood tests.
The research,...
Fish swim bladder inspires new heart repair treatment
Scientists have developed a new injectable hydrogel, made from materials found in fish swim bladders, that could help repair damaged heart tissue after a...
1 in 10 tunnel workers could develop silicosis
Around 10% of underground tunnel workers in Queensland could develop silicosis, our new study has found.
Silicosis is a serious, incurable lung disease caused by...
New metal detector could help doctors hunt down tumors
Scientists from the University of Cambridge have developed a new tool that works like a "metal detector" for cancer.
This clever algorithm, called PRRDetect, can...
Scientists discover lung cancer weakness that could prevent relapse
Scientists have discovered a new weakness in lung cancer that could lead to better treatments and help prevent the disease from coming back.
Researchers at...
Strong muscles may help prevent type 2 diabetes
A new large-scale study from the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has found that building and maintaining muscle strength may significantly reduce the risk...
How diet changes could ease endometriosis pain
Could changing what you eat help reduce endometriosis pain?
A new study suggests it might. Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects about 1 in...
Diabetes drugs may help lower risk of dementia
Medicines first made to treat type 2 diabetes are now showing promise in protecting the brain. A group of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists—such...