Health

Colon cancer is surging in younger adults and doctors are alarmed

Colorectal cancer has long been viewed as a condition that primarily affects older adults. That assumption is changing as more cases are now being diagnosed in younger people, a...

Tea may strengthen bones in older women while heavy coffee weakens them

A recent investigation from Flinders University sheds new light on how two widely consumed drinks, coffee and tea,...

Scientists uncover the hidden survival trick that lets cancer bounce back

Cancer drug resistance remains one of the biggest challenges in cancer treatment, and doctors urgently need better ways...

Garlic mouthwash shows shockingly strong germ-fighting power

Garlic extract has been found to offer antimicrobial effects that are on par with commonly used antiseptics and...

Scientists find hidden brain nutrient drop that may fuel anxiety

People living with anxiety disorders tend to have reduced amounts of choline in their brains, according to new...

Cockroaches are secretly poisoning indoor air

Researchers at North Carolina State University have identified a clear connection between the extent of cockroach infestations in homes and the amount of allergens...

Resetting the body’s rhythm could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s

Disrupting communication between the body's internal clock and the brain could help limit neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease, according to new research from Washington University...

Surprising giant DNA discovery may be linked to gum disease and cancer

Researchers including those at the University of Tokyo have made a surprising discovery hiding in people's mouths: Inocles, giant DNA elements that had previously...

Sleepless nights may raise dementia risk by 40%, Mayo Clinic reveals

Chronic insomnia -- trouble sleeping at least three days a week for three months or more -- could speed up...

AI can now predict who will go blind, years before doctors can

Researchers have successfully used artificial intelligence (AI) to predict which patients need treatment to stabilise their corneas and preserve their eyesight, in a study...

Scientists just found out forever chemicals are shockingly acidic

One of the ways that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) earn their "forever chemical" nickname and persist in the environment is their acidity. Many of...