How inflammation helps blood cancer grow in older people
As we get older, our bodies change in many ways—some visible, some hidden. One hidden change is something called clonal hematopoiesis (CH). This happens...
Millions with dementia still prescribed drugs linked to falls and confusion
Despite medical guidelines warning against their use, brain-altering drugs that can cause falls, confusion, and hospitalizations are still frequently prescribed to people with dementia.
A...
Why heart disease risk can increase after cancer treatment
About one in five patients with cancer who undergo genetic testing are incidentally found to have mutations in their blood called clonal hematopoiesis of...
Brain tumors explained: what they are, how they affect you, and what doctors can...
Brain tumors are abnormal growths of cells that develop in or around the brain. They can start inside the brain itself or spread there...
Cutting back on alcohol could prevent cancer deaths
Drinking less alcohol each year could save many lives in Australia, especially among older adults, according to a new study led by La Trobe...
AI-powered blood test could predict type 2 diabetes early
Prediabetes is a condition that affects millions of people and increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
It is a warning sign that the...
Scientists find how to treat Alzheimer’s without harming the brain
A new study from USC Stem Cell researchers offers fresh hope in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
Instead of focusing on reducing a brain chemical...
Natural ways to soothe acid reflux in older people
Acid reflux, also known as GERD, is common in older adults. It happens when stomach acid flows back into the food pipe, called the...
Scientists discover key gene that may control aging
Scientists have made an exciting discovery that could help us live healthier lives as we grow older.
A gene called EDA2R might play a big...
Study finds what foods raise or lower colon cancer risk
A large study from the University of Oxford has found that what you eat can affect your risk of getting colorectal cancer.
This cancer, which...