Health & Wellness
Study finds less invasive treatment for pancreatic cancer
UT Health San Antonio has become the first hospital in South Texas to use a new, less-invasive method called radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to treat...
New drug can lead to a 15-point reduction in systolic high blood pressure
Scientists at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found a new drug that could help people who have high blood...
Old blood vessels may defend against high blood pressure
Scientists from Lund University in Sweden have made a surprising discovery about how aging blood vessels respond to stress.
By simulating aging in mice, they...
Nighttime use of this drug may harm heart health, study finds
Midazolam is a drug often used to help patients feel calm and relaxed before surgery. It can ease stress and sometimes even cause patients...
How cancer may improve heart function—without treatment
Scientists at the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology have made a surprising discovery: in some cases, cancer itself—without any treatment—may actually improve heart function and...
High blood pressure is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease
Nearly half of adults in the United States—about 108 million people—have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
This condition can silently damage your body...
Warning signs of kidney disease you shouldn’t ignore
Kidney disease is a serious health problem that affects many older adults. It often develops slowly and without clear warning signs.
This makes it hard...
A surprising old drug may help you lose weight without diet or exercise
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found something surprising: a drug that was first created to help people with Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia,...
Eating more fiber may help lower high blood pressure
A team of scientists from Monash University has found that what we eat—and how our gut responds to it—plays a key role in controlling...
Scientists find a big cause of hidden inflammation in the body
A new study has found an important link between vitamin B12 and long-lasting inflammation in the body.
This could change how we think about staying...
One injection could control high blood pressure for six months
High blood pressure is a very common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. The usual way to treat it is...
What your face may reveal about fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease is becoming more common around the world, especially as more people gain weight and live inactive lifestyles.
This condition happens when fat...
Surprising link between ‘good’ cholesterol and Alzheimer’s risk in older women
A recent study has found that high levels of HDL-C, also called “good cholesterol,” might increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in women after...
Why older adults fall—and what you can do to prevent it
Falls are a serious concern for older people. They can cause injuries that affect physical health, lower independence, and reduce quality of life.
But if...
Best breakfast foods to help lower high blood pressure naturally
Managing high blood pressure is important for staying healthy in the long run. It can help lower the risk of heart disease and stroke....
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Brain Health
Surprising link between ‘good’ cholesterol and Alzheimer’s risk in older women
A recent study has found that high levels of HDL-C, also called “good cholesterol,” might increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in women after...
A new drug could stop Alzheimer’s before memory loss begins
For many years, Alzheimer’s disease has remained one of the most difficult brain disorders to treat. Doctors often diagnose it only after memory problems...
Tooth infection leads doctors to giant brain aneurysm
A visit to the doctor for tooth pain uncovered a woman’s “giant” brain aneurysm that required innovative, minimally invasive technology to treat.
Her health care...
Alzheimer’s disease can be reversed, study shows
For over 100 years, Alzheimer's disease (AD) has been seen as irreversible. Because of this, most treatments have focused on slowing the disease, not...
New test could help detect Alzheimer’s before symptoms appear
A team of researchers at Northern Arizona University (NAU) is working on a new way to find signs of Alzheimer’s disease earlier.
This method could...