The unseen connection between snoring and high blood pressure
Snoring is often seen as a harmless, albeit annoying, nighttime nuisance.
It's the subject of jokes among couples and families, but rarely is it linked...
The link between type 2 diabetes and skin diseases
Type 2 diabetes, a condition where the body struggles to manage blood sugar levels effectively, touches nearly every aspect of health, including the skin.
This...
Dementia patients may not realize they have the disease
Dementia is a word that scares many people. It means more than just forgetting things; it means losing a part of who you are.
Imagine...
Common mouth bacteria can trigger pancreatic cancer development
In a pioneering study by Prof. Gabriel Nussbaum and his team at the Institute of Biomedical and Oral Research at Hebrew University-Hadassah Faculty of...
Can foods really cleanse your arteries?
In the quest for optimal heart health, the concept of "cleansing" the arteries has captured the imagination of many.
Clogged arteries, a condition medically known...
Aspirin and blood pressure: What you need to know
Aspirin is a common medication that many people take for various reasons, from relieving pain to reducing fever.
Interestingly, it's also been studied for its...
How long does immunity last after a COVID infection?
Nearly four years into the pandemic, Australia, like many other countries, is still seeing large numbers of COVID cases. Some 860,221 infections were recorded...
Slowed speech may indicate cognitive decline more accurately than forgetting words
Can you pass me the whatchamacallit? It’s right over there next to the thingamajig.
Many of us will experience “lethologica”, or difficulty finding words, in...
Perimenopause usually begins in your 40s. How do you know if it has started?
More than half our population (50.7%) are born with ovaries and will experience perimenopause in midlife. This occurs as hormone levels decrease and ovaries...
Genetics and gut bacteria can predict type 2 diabetes better
In a new study published in Nature Aging, researchers have taken a giant leap towards enhancing the accuracy of predicting chronic diseases such as...