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...
Common pesticide may double Parkinson’s disease risk
A new study has found that long-term exposure to a widely used pesticide may greatly increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
The research, led...
This popular diet may strongly reduce your stroke risk
A large new study suggests that women who follow a Mediterranean-style diet may have a lower risk of stroke.
The research, published in the journal...
Belly fat may increase heart failure risk even in people with normal weight
Heart failure is a serious condition in which the heart cannot pump blood as well as it should. It can lead to fatigue, shortness...
Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer: Now what?
Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest of the major cancers, with a five-year survival rate of only 13%.
It's a complex and stealthy disease...
AI may predict which cancers will spread, study finds
Cancer is one of the most feared diseases in the world, and one of the biggest reasons is its ability to spread. When cancer...
New therapy may offer one-time treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of memory loss and dementia in older adults.
It slowly damages the brain, affecting thinking, memory,...
Scientists discover ‘off switch’ for dangerous inflammation linked to aging diseases
Chronic inflammation is a hidden process in the body that can quietly damage health over time. Unlike short-term inflammation, which helps the body heal...
New hormone treatment could reverse fatty liver disease, study finds
A new scientific study has brought fresh hope for people affected by fatty liver disease, a condition that is becoming more common around the...
The right blood pressure for people over 60s
Keeping blood pressure at a healthy level is one of the most important ways older adults can protect their health. Blood pressure is the...