Health & Wellness
Poor sleep may raise high blood pressure in older women
A new study shows that sleep problems are closely linked to high blood pressure in postmenopausal women in the United States.
The research was published...
Why tooth loss may cause memory loss
Losing teeth in old age may do more than make eating difficult—it could also affect how the brain works. A new study from Hiroshima...
Cholesterol drug statins could lower death risk effectively in type 2 diabetes
A large study has found that cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins can help people with type 2 diabetes live longer and avoid major heart problems—even...
A new drug pair may help treat the deadliest blood cancer
Acute myeloid leukemia, often called AML, is one of the most aggressive blood cancers. Every year, more than 20,000 people in the United States...
Study finds a surprising cause of memory loss
Your brain has a special protective system called the blood-brain barrier. This barrier is made up of blood vessels that act like a security...
This heart drug may work better than aspirin
A new study has found that a group of heart medications called P2Y12 inhibitors may work better than aspirin in preventing heart attacks and...
A blood pressure pill that may help you live longer
A surprising discovery from researchers at the University of Liverpool shows that a common blood pressure drug called rilmenidine might do more than just...
Why brain injuries are killing more Americans than you think
Many people think of a head injury as something that happens in a car crash or during sports, but traumatic brain injuries—or TBIs—are much...
Scientists discover an unexpected cause of heart disease
Heart disease is one of the top causes of death in many Western countries. One of the most common forms of heart disease is...
Are coffee and green tea too risky for people with high blood pressure?
A new study has found that drinking two or more cups of coffee a day may double the risk of dying from heart disease...
Could a new gut treatment replace insulin for people with type 2 diabetes?
More than 37 million people in the United States have diabetes, and most of them have type 2 diabetes. This used to be a...
Dangerous blood pressure spikes are sending more older people to the hospital
A new study from Yale University has found something worrying: more older Americans are being rushed to the hospital for dangerous jumps in blood...
5 natural ways to ease arthritis and joint pain
Arthritis is a condition that causes pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints. It can make simple daily activities, like walking or picking up...
Research shows major cause of brain bleeds in older people
Scientists at the University of California, Irvine, have made a surprising discovery that may change how we think about brain bleeding, especially in older...
Even ‘diet’ soda could damage your liver health
A major study has found that people who regularly drink both sugary beverages and their low- or no-sugar “diet” versions are at a higher...
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Brain Health
How a stroke changes the way the brain processes speech
After a stroke, some people develop a language disorder that makes it difficult for them to understand spoken words.
This condition doesn’t affect their hearing,...
Why tooth loss may cause memory loss
Losing teeth in old age may do more than make eating difficult—it could also affect how the brain works. A new study from Hiroshima...
Study finds a surprising cause of memory loss
Your brain has a special protective system called the blood-brain barrier. This barrier is made up of blood vessels that act like a security...
Research shows major cause of brain bleeds in older people
Scientists at the University of California, Irvine, have made a surprising discovery that may change how we think about brain bleeding, especially in older...
Listening to music may strongly reduce dementia risk
A new study has found that listening to music after the age of 70 may help protect the brain and reduce the risk of...