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Most High-Risk Adults Miss New LDL Cholesterol Targets
A major new study suggests that the United States faces a much larger cholesterol treatment gap than many experts expected.
Researchers found that a large...
Birdsong and Green Spaces May Be the Best Ways to Boost Mental Health
Spending time in nature has long been linked to better mental health, but scientists are still learning exactly why.
A new study from North Carolina...
New Study Turns a Popular Weight-Loss Tip Upside Down
Many people trying to lose weight are told to drink a glass of water before or during a meal because it is believed to...
Doctors Now Can Spot the Most Dangerous Multiple Myeloma Earlier
Scientists in Australia have discovered a protein that could help doctors identify people with the most dangerous forms of multiple myeloma much earlier than...
Brain Immune Cells, Not Just Plaques, May Be the Hidden Cause of Sleep Loss...
A good night's sleep is essential for keeping the brain healthy, yet sleep problems are one of the earliest signs of Alzheimer's disease.
Now researchers...
Why Constant Tiredness Should Never Be Ignored as You Get Older
Everyone feels tired sometimes. A late night, hard work, family responsibilities, or stress can all reduce energy.
Older adults may also notice they become tired...
The Silent Signs of Kidney Disease Older People Should Never Ignore
Kidney disease is often called a silent illness because it can develop for years without causing clear symptoms.
Many people do not know anything is...
Scientists Find How to Reverse Parkinson’s Disease Damage
Researchers at Stanford Medicine have discovered a promising way to protect brain cells in a genetic form of Parkinson’s disease.
In a study using mice,...
Hidden Hormone May Cause High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world, affecting more than 1.5 billion people.
It greatly increases the risk...
Common Skin Disease May Raise the Risk of Heart Failure, Stroke, and Heart Attack
Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
It causes skin cells to grow much faster than normal, leading to thick,...
Long-Term Use of Depression Drug May Make It Much Harder to Stop
People who take antidepressants for more than two years may be much more likely to have withdrawal symptoms when they try to stop, according...
Your Blood Pressure May Look Normal Sitting Up—But Still Hide a Serious Heart Risk
Having your blood pressure checked is a routine part of many doctor visits. Most of the time, the test is done while you are...
Why Blood Cancer and Autoimmune Diseases Often Appear Together
Scientists in Australia have made a discovery that may change how doctors understand blood cancer and diseases caused by the immune system.
Researchers at the...
Blood Pressure Swings Could Signal Future Heart Trouble
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps.
If this pressure stays too high for...
Diabetes Drug Linked To Higher Risk Of Serious Heart Problems
Rosiglitazone is a medicine used to help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar.
It belongs to a group of medicines called thiazolidinediones,...
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Ancient Maya wall reveals the name of a 1,200-year-old astronomer for the first time
For the first time, researchers have identified the name of an ancient Maya mathematician and astronomer thanks to a remarkable set of writings discovered...
Scientists create thread-like electronics that could make wearable health monitors almost invisible
Wearable devices such as smartwatches and fitness trackers have become part of everyday life, helping people monitor their heart rate, activity, and sleep.
But scientists...
Scientists discover the Sun contains far more silver than previously thought
Scientists have discovered that the sun contains about 55% more silver than previous estimates suggested, solving a long-standing mystery about the element's abundance in...
Ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled archers and warriors
For many years, archaeologists have debated why weapons such as bows, arrows, and daggers were buried with some ancient Egyptian princesses.
Were these simply symbols...
Smart solar panels follow the sun, hide from hail and produce up to 56%...
Researchers at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) have developed a new type of solar panel system that not only follows the sun to...