Your heart rhythm can predict cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s
Researchers have found that certain factors, including age, sex, and heart health, can predict how much a person with Alzheimer's disease will experience cognitive...
New brain electrodes could make surgery safer and easier
A team of researchers from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge has developed innovative 'origami-inspired' brain electrodes that could drastically reduce...
Scientists find new way to reverse opioid addiction
In 2023, over 100,000 Americans died from opioid overdoses.
The most effective way to save someone who has overdosed is by administering a drug called...
AI predicts diseases with 98% accuracy by analyzing tongue color
A new computer algorithm has achieved a remarkable 98% accuracy in predicting various diseases simply by analyzing the color of a person’s tongue.
This breakthrough...
Scientists find a possible key link to autism spectrum disorder
Scientists from Mayo Clinic and Yale University have uncovered potential origins of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
By studying human "mini-brain" models or organoids, the team...
‘Exercise switch’ in muscles can boost your desire to exercise
Exercise is good for our health, but many people struggle to find the motivation to stay active.
Researchers, led by Guadalupe Sabio from the National...
Undetected irregular heartbeats can increase death risk, shows study
Irregular heartbeats, even those that go unnoticed by traditional heart monitoring, can significantly increase a person's risk of death, according to a new study...
Why weight-loss drugs alone are not enough
Weight-loss drugs like semaglutide, found in Wegovy and Ozempic, have shown great promise in helping people manage obesity.
These drugs belong to a class called...
Untreated high blood pressure linked to higher risk of Alzheimer’s
New research suggests that people aged 60 and older with untreated high blood pressure may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared...
Is it OK to lie to someone with dementia
There was disagreement on social media recently after a story was published about an aged care provider creating “fake-away” burgers that mimicked those from...