Health & Wellness
How to stick to exercise after a heart disease diagnosis?
A new study has found that certain brain patterns and environmental factors can help predict which older adults will successfully increase their physical activity...
Study finds new hope for vascular dementia treatment
Dementia is one of the most feared health conditions of our time. It slowly takes away memory, thinking ability, and independence, affecting not only...
Common heartburn drugs may raise kidney risk, study confirms
A new study from Sweden suggests that some popular medications used to treat heartburn might increase the risk of kidney problems over time.
The research...
New blood test could detect pancreatic cancer early
A team of researchers at Oregon Health & Science University has created a new blood test that could help doctors find pancreatic cancer earlier...
A blood protein could help treat blood pressure and diabetes
Proteins floating in our blood can tell us a lot about our health. While genetic testing reveals risks we are born with, proteins provide...
Can low-dose aspirin help prevent heart attacks and stroke in diabetes?
A new study brings hope to people with type 2 diabetes who are at higher risk for heart problems.
It found that taking low-dose aspirin...
Two heart drugs together may treat fatty liver disease
A new study from the University of Barcelona suggests that two existing medications—pemafibrate and telmisartan—may help treat a common liver condition known as metabolic...
Fish oil’s heart benefits may depend on your unique metabolism
A new study from Finland shows that a type of omega-3 fatty acid called eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), found in fish oil, may not work...
Popular antibiotic drug may increase death risk, study warns
A new study has found that taking the antibiotic azithromycin may increase the risk of death, including from heart-related causes.
The study was published in...
This diabetes drug cuts heart attack and stroke risk, study finds
A new international study has found that the diabetes drug albiglutide may help protect people with type 2 diabetes from serious heart problems like...
Study finds a surprising cause of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a serious condition that affects the way people move. It usually starts slowly and gets worse over time.
People with Parkinson’s often...
The hidden danger of high blood pressure that your doctor might miss
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious issues like heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure.
Most...
Could a common diabetes drug boost lifespan in older people?
Researchers at Stanford University and other institutions have found that metformin, a common drug used for type 2 diabetes, might have benefits beyond just...
Why kidney diseases can make your skin itchy
When people think about kidney disease, they often think about problems with blood tests or dialysis—not skin issues. But for many people with kidney...
Can aspirin help you prevent high blood pressure?
Aspirin is a well-known medicine used to relieve pain and lower fevers. Many people also take it for heart health, especially to reduce the...
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Brain Health
Study finds new hope for vascular dementia treatment
Dementia is one of the most feared health conditions of our time. It slowly takes away memory, thinking ability, and independence, affecting not only...
Can low-dose aspirin help prevent heart attacks and stroke in diabetes?
A new study brings hope to people with type 2 diabetes who are at higher risk for heart problems.
It found that taking low-dose aspirin...
This diabetes drug cuts heart attack and stroke risk, study finds
A new international study has found that the diabetes drug albiglutide may help protect people with type 2 diabetes from serious heart problems like...
These common drugs may harm memory function in older people
Most people take medicine to feel better when dealing with health problems like allergies or high blood pressure. But a new study from the...
Why women are more affected by Alzheimer’s disease
More than 7 million people in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and about two-thirds of them are women.
Scientists have long wondered why...