Men are losing a key chromosome with age and it may be deadly
As men get older, something surprising can happen inside their bodies at the microscopic level. Some of their cells begin to lose the Y...
Two strokes at 50 changed his life. Now this retired veterinarian helps other survivors...
Brent Calhoun woke up with what felt like a migraine. He recognized the sensation, having experienced migraines a few times a year for more...
This common vaccine vaccine may heart disease risk nearly in half
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. It often develops slowly over time as fatty deposits build up in the...
Gum disease may trigger breast cancer growth and spread
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women around the world. Doctors have long known that many factors can affect the...
Your sleeping brain may reveal dementia risk years early
A new study suggests that the way our brain behaves during sleep may reveal early signs of dementia risk, long before symptoms appear.
Researchers from...
A twice-yearly injection could replace daily blood pressure pills
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and is often called a...
This zero-calorie sweetener can help treat pancreatic cancer
Stevia is widely known as a natural, zero-calorie sweetener used in foods and drinks around the world. But new research suggests that this plant...
Why many people refuse life-saving cholesterol drugs
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death around the world. In the United States, it is responsible for a death every few seconds,...
Hidden leg pain could signal a dangerous artery disease
Peripheral artery disease, often called PAD, is a health condition that affects blood flow in the body, especially to the legs. It happens when...
Study finds how to reverse Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a long-term brain condition that affects movement, thinking, and mood. It happens when certain brain cells, especially those that produce a...