Everyday wearable data could reveal early brain health signals
Consumer wearable sensors combined with AI modeling may enable continuous, real-world tracking of cognitive and emotional health, offering…
I’m a cardiologist — 3 great supplements for your heart
Want to give your heart a little TLC? Across the country, nearly half of all adults have some…
Global study reveals how inequality limits access to exercise and why it matters for health
A global analysis shows that who gets the chance to exercise is shaped by wealth and gender, while…
On the Up: Kahu Woolley overcomes dying during woodchopping event to compete at New Zealand Rural Games
Speaking to the Herald, Woolley, originally from Taumarunui, said he was in the middle of cutting a log…
Using a smartwatch to detect changes in brain health
Can smartphones or smartwatches help detect early signs of neurological or mental illness? Researchers at the University of…
A new study finds AI can potentially detect heart artery calcification in routine mammograms
Studies have shown that many women mistakenly believe that breast cancer is the leading cause of death, and…
New CRISPR technique boosts mitochondrial function to treat heart failure
After a heart attack, the heart struggles to recoup and maintain energy. One third of patients develop heart…
No proof locked Kia hybrid caused Hawke’s Bay man’s death, coroner finds
The court heard the last proof of life was a phone call Potter had made to a friend…
Cardiovascular surgeon with 25 years experience says even ‘30 minutes’ of intense exercise a week can protect your brain
Your heart works tirelessly every single day, but are you doing enough to protect it? Dr Jeremy London,…
New HIV-seq tool advances understanding of persistent viral reservoirs
For people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), life-saving antiretroviral therapy keeps their HIV-infected immune cells from making…
Weight-loss drugs may reduce heart damage after heart attack
Weight-loss (GLP-1 mimicking) drugs may help prevent further tissue damage following a heart attack, significantly reducing the risk…
Poor oral health in childhood linked to higher incidence of cardiovascular disease in adulthood
A tooth cavity and bleeding gums is a common scenario among Danish children – and one that researchers…