New wearable balance device may help prevent falls in older people
As we age, keeping our balance becomes tougher. Our muscles aren't as strong, our eyesight changes, and the way our bodies feel movement alters.
This...
Parkinson’s, cancer, and diabetes share common risk factors
In the vast and intricate world of health and disease, it's not often that we find a common factor linking seemingly disparate conditions like...
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...