Health & Wellness
A common blood pressure drug may not be the best first choice
A large study from Columbia University has found that one of the most commonly used drugs to treat high blood pressure may not be...
Hidden breathing problems may worsen chronic fatigue symptoms
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition that leaves people feeling extremely tired all the time. It also makes it hard to think clearly...
Too much nighttime light may raise your heart disease risk
A new study has found that higher exposure to artificial light at night may increase the risk of heart disease.
The research, led by scientists...
Brain fat may be the hidden cause of Alzheimer’s disease
For many years, scientists believed that fat inside the brain did not play an important role in diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Most research focused on the...
Scientists find safer treatments for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects more than 116 million adults in the United States.
It’s a serious health issue because it raises the risk...
Osteoarthritis may cause more serious health problems, study finds
Osteoarthritis is a common condition that affects the joints. It causes pain, stiffness, and swelling, and makes it harder to move.
This happens when the...
Scientists challenge the way we treat high blood pressure
A new study by researchers from NUI Galway and other institutions is changing the way doctors may treat high blood pressure in the future.
High...
A game-changing drug helps people with peripheral artery disease walk better
For people living with type 2 diabetes and poor blood circulation in their legs, walking even short distances can feel painful and frustrating.
This condition...
Should older adults still take daily aspirin? Study says maybe not
Many older people in the United States are still taking a small dose of aspirin every day to avoid heart problems, even though new...
Lowering blood pressure below 130 may help older people live longer
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common condition that affects many people around the world.
If not treated properly, it can lead to...
Common diabetes drug may lower death risk in older people
Delirium is a sudden and serious health problem that causes confusion and a lack of awareness. It can come on quickly, especially in older...
Used coffee grounds could help prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Millions of people around the world suffer from brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s.
These illnesses damage brain cells slowly over time. They can...
Common causes of high blood pressure you need to know
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a health problem that affects many people around the world.
It happens when the pressure of blood against...
This blood test could help detect and monitor cancer early
A new study has found a hopeful way to help doctors find and monitor cancer using just a blood test.
This research was done by...
Sodium intake and high blood pressure: What you need to know
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health condition affecting millions of people around the world.
Many factors influence blood pressure, but diet—especially the...
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Brain Health
A routine shingles vaccine helps protect against dementia
A new study led by Stanford Medicine has found a surprising link between the shingles vaccine and a lower risk of dementia.
The research, published...
Common supplement can fight Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that gets worse over time and is one of the main causes of dementia around the world.
It...
Brain fat may be the hidden cause of Alzheimer’s disease
For many years, scientists believed that fat inside the brain did not play an important role in diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Most research focused on the...
Used coffee grounds could help prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Millions of people around the world suffer from brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s.
These illnesses damage brain cells slowly over time. They can...
Your body has a natural molecule that fights Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
As people live longer, age-related brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are becoming more common.
These conditions happen when certain proteins in the brain fold...