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Researcher discusses tau and its role in Alzheimer’s

The effects of Alzheimer's disease are devastating: not being able to recognize loved ones, losing precious memories, losing the ability to perform simple tasks,...

Beyond breathing: How COVID-19 affects your heart, brain and other organs

It's easy to be complacent about COVID-19. Most people experience only mild issues – fever and coughing, maybe congestion and shortness of breath. But the...

New drug shows potential to revolutionize brain tumor treatment

In the quest to combat brain tumors, particularly grade 2 IDH-mutant gliomas often diagnosed in younger individuals, a beacon of hope arises. A notable expert...

New marker could detect gastric cancer early with 90% accuracy

Researchers from Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine have made a significant breakthrough that could lead to the early detection of gastric cancer through...

Scientists find the genetic secret of Alzheimer’s disease

In Australia, as the population grows older, we're hearing more about complex diseases that affect the brain and behavior, like dementia. Alzheimer's disease, a type...

Dizzy on the golf course, pastor was having a stroke that took days to...

On his way to the golf course one day last July, Nick Reed couldn't get cool. He figured it had to do with the heat...

How your blood pressure numbers show your personality trait

High blood pressure isn't just a warning sign for heart diseases; it might also be tied to our emotions and personality. Particularly, scientists are looking...

Multivitamins improve memory and slow cognitive aging in older people, study finds

The Alzheimer's Association predicts that nearly one in four Americans will be at a higher risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease by 2060. But...

Scientists find cause of men’s shorter lifespan

Researchers from the University of Virginia have made a groundbreaking discovery that might explain why men often have shorter lifespans compared to women. Their study...

The double-edged sword of metformin in cancer treatment

Metformin, a drug commonly used to lower blood sugar levels in diabetes patients, has stepped into the spotlight for another reason: cancer treatment. However, a...