Treating PTSD early may cut heart disease risk by 50%
UCLA researchers are working on new ways to treat the physical effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Their recent studies show that helping people with...
New pill can reduce ‘bad’ cholesterol by 60%
A new pill developed by Merck is showing promise in helping people with a genetic condition called heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).
This condition causes very...
Clogged brain drains may predict Alzheimer’s before symptoms start
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have discovered that clogged “drains” in the brain may be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s...
Depression and insomnia together may greatly increase dementia risk, study finds
A large new study from Saint Louis University has found that older adults who have both depression and insomnia are at much higher risk...
How virus can cause long-term lung damage and aging
Scientists at the University of Manchester have made an important discovery that could explain why some people feel breathless and tired long after recovering...
Going to bed at the same time may help lower blood pressure
A new study from the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences suggests that something as simple as going to bed at the same time...
Daily orange juice may change genes related to heart health
A small new study suggests that drinking orange juice every day may change the way your genes behave—especially those linked to heart health and...
Heartburn meds may harm your kidneys, new study finds
Proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are common medicines used to treat heartburn and acid reflux. If you’ve taken drugs like Prilosec, Nexium, or Prevacid,...
Common thyroid drug may raise heart risk, study shows
Levothyroxine is a very common medicine used to treat thyroid problems, especially a condition called hypothyroidism.
This condition happens when the thyroid gland does not...
Why your blood pressure reading in doctor’s clinic might be wrong
Have you ever gone to the doctor and felt surprised by your blood pressure reading? If it seemed too high or too low, you’re...