What are alternatives to Ozempic and Wegovy and are they safe
With summer around the corner, telehealth outlets and medical spas are going into hyperdrive advertising the sale of semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular...
How air pollution damages our digestive system
Recent research published in the journal eGastroenterology sheds new light on the harmful effects of air pollution, particularly fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5...
Eating right for stroke prevention
Strokes are among the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, but many strokes are preventable through lifestyle changes, especially diet.
The right food choices...
Early brain connectivity patterns in infants may predict autism risk
A recent study co-led by researchers at UCLA Health has discovered distinct brain connectivity patterns in six-week-old infants at risk for developing autism spectrum...
Diet plays a big role in Parkinson’s disease progression
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurological disorder that affects movement, causing symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and balance problems. While there's no cure for...
High blood pressure and anxiety: what you need to know
High blood pressure, or hypertension, and anxiety are common health issues that may seem unrelated at first glance.
However, emerging research suggests a complex relationship...
Can air pollution increase your stroke risk?
Air pollution is a known environmental hazard, linked to a range of health problems from respiratory issues to heart disease.
Increasingly, research is revealing that...
Aspirin use linked to higher heart failure risk, study finds
Researchers from the University of Freiburg have uncovered a concerning association between aspirin use and an increased risk of heart failure.
Aspirin, widely used for...
Advances in neuroimaging for dementia and Parkinson’s diagnosis
Neuroimaging technologies have revolutionized the way doctors understand and treat brain disorders like dementia and Parkinson's disease.
These tools allow for detailed views of the...
How did US prisoner blood infect thousands in the UK
Perry Evans was a sport-loving young man who relished the odd daredevil feat such as parachute jumping.
But in 1985, at age 27, he was...