New drug can help prostate cancer patients live longer
Navigating through prostate cancer has seen a new dawn with the introduction of a combined treatment method that has showcased hopeful outcomes in Sweden.
Let's...
Many pre-diabetes prevention program cannot reduce diabetes risk effectively
We often hear that preventing a disease is better than curing it. In the world of diabetes prevention, this has typically meant adopting healthier...
Simple tips to protect your long-term brain health
There is a growing understanding of the role lifestyle choices play in preventing and slowing the progression of cognitive decline.
While we await new treatments...
Scientists uncover celiac disease among close relatives
Imagine your favourite pizza, pasta, or bread suddenly causing you an array of health problems.
That's the reality for people with celiac disease, a condition...
Scientists find very strong need for eye disease treatment in the next 5 years
Imagine a solution that could prevent people from losing their sight, helping them to witness the smiles of their loved ones, admire sunsets, and...
Dr. Vance Fowler on antibiotic resistance
Excerpts from our conversation with Dr. Vance Fowler, an infectious disease specialist at Duke University and co-director of the NIH-supported Antibacterial Resistance Leadership Group...
Good sleepers have lower risks of stroke, heart disease
You’ve probably heard that a good night’s sleep is crucial to your well-being, but did you know it might be the key to a...
‘Magic mushrooms’ may help treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
In the interstice of brain science and psychiatric treatment, psychedelics are resurfacing as a contemplative avenue to alleviate symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
A study...
Scientists suggest a new method to manage high blood pressure
Redefining Targets in Blood Pressure Control
The universality of high blood pressure, or hypertension, in affecting a wide swath of the global population underscores its...
How to prevent high blood pressure effectively
Keeping Blood Pressure Happy: A Simple Guide
Our bodies are amazing, and they work like well-oiled machines! One of the body's many functions is pumping...