Gerontology & Geriatrics

AI insights predict disease a decade in advance

Scientists using cutting-edge AI to analyze medical data have been able to predict a person's risk of developing conditions such as Alzheimer's and heart disease up to 10 years before a diagnosis. For the study, published ...

Health

Why skipping breakfast can be bad for your heart

Some say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is it really? That's up for debate. However, skipping the first meal is not the healthiest choice and can even put someone at risk for health issues. In this ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

COVID-19 drives high mortality rate in Australia

COVID-19 is still driving Australia's above-average mortality rate, research showed on Monday, with experts predicting the disease's impact will continue to be felt for years to come.

Health

Helping our bodies beat the heat

Periods of extreme heat—even a single day when the thermometer hits 35°C—are associated with increased risk of injury, hospitalization and death. When the body gets too hot, the heart and kidneys don't function properly. ...

Health

Navigating nutrition for heart health

Could a short diet questionnaire encourage patients to make better food choices and improve heart health? In the past, your health care team had to rely on lengthy surveys to better understand what you were eating. But that's ...

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