Can vitamin D help prevent dementia decades later?
Dementia is a growing concern around the world, especially as people live longer. It affects memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out daily...
Why stroke severity matters for memory and thinking
Stroke is often seen as a sudden and dramatic medical event, but its effects can last for many years. While many people focus on...
Rectal cancer is killing more younger adults, study finds
Rectal cancer is becoming a serious concern among younger adults, and new research shows that the situation may be getting worse faster than many...
Hidden symptoms in Parkinson’s disease may cause early medication use
A new long-term study has found that many people with Parkinson’s disease are already using mental health medications even before they are diagnosed.
The research...
Can losing weight benefit people with heart failure?
Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the heart cannot pump blood as well...
Why clearing amyloid may not help Alzheimer’s patients as much as hoped
For many years, scientists believed that a protein called amyloid beta was the main cause of Alzheimer’s disease.
This protein builds up in the brain...
When some high blood pressure cannot be controlled by medicine
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a very common health condition that affects millions of people around the world.
It happens when the force...
This treatable brain disease is often misdiagnosed as dementia
Dementia is a condition that many people fear, especially as they get older. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior, and in most cases, it...
Common heart drug combo may increase bleeding risk in older people
A new study has raised concerns about how certain commonly used heart medicines may interact and affect patient safety.
The research, published in the medical...
Study finds big cause of Alzheimer’s mood and behavior changes
Scientists have made a new discovery that could change how we understand and treat Alzheimer’s disease.
For many years, research has focused mainly on two...