Injuries and Ailments

Study finds shoe choice may affect osteoarthritis differently

New research shows that the choice of footwear may influence pain in osteoarthritis. However, the effect is not the same for the hip and the knee.

Major review finds consistent link between pecans and improved cholesterol

A new review of more than 20 years of research suggests pecans may play a meaningful role in improving cholesterol and supporting heart health.

New cell discovery could change how we fight cancer and ALS

What scientists once thought were simple liquid blobs inside our cells may actually hide a structure that could change how we treat cancer and ALS.

Common mistakes people make with GLP 1 weight loss medications

The use of GLP 1 medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has increased significantly over the past year....

Severe side effects linked to metformin taken by millions worldwide

Health experts outline the rare but serious reactions associated with one of the world’s most prescribed diabetes medications.

Study finds shoe choice may affect osteoarthritis differently

New research shows that the choice of footwear may influence pain in osteoarthritis. However, the effect is not the same for the hip and the knee.

Major review finds consistent link between pecans and improved cholesterol

A new review of more than 20 years of research suggests pecans may play a meaningful role in improving cholesterol and supporting heart health.

New cell discovery could change how we fight cancer and ALS

What scientists once thought were simple liquid blobs inside our cells may actually hide a structure that could change how we treat cancer and ALS.

Common mistakes people make with GLP 1 weight loss medications

The use of GLP 1 medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has increased significantly over the past year....

New study challenges the idea that Alzheimer’s is irreversible

New research suggests that correcting the brain’s energy balance could allow damaged cells to recover, challenging long-standing views on Alzheimer’s disease.

How AI is helping scientists design the next generation of RNA medicines

RNA drugs are a new type of medicine that treat disease by influencing how cells use genetic information, rather than by targeting symptoms alone.

Researchers identify key risk factors for kidney cancer

Kidney cancer often develops without clear warning signs, making everyday risk factors more important than most people realise.

How cold weather affects the body’s ability to fight infection

Colder temperatures do more than make us uncomfortable — they can quietly weaken the body’s natural defences against infection.

Why the brain slowly loses control of balance in multiple sclerosis

New research suggests that balance and coordination problems in multiple sclerosis may begin when key brain cells slowly run out of energy.

Why the time of day matters during a heart attack

Researchers suggest that adjusting the body’s immune response by time of day could help limit heart damage after a heart attack.