Why many older people stick to risky brain-affecting drugs
Medicines that affect the brain, such as antipsychotics and certain sleep drugs, are widely used in older adults. These drugs can sometimes help with...
Heat, pollution, and a changing climate are raising stroke risk around the world
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide.
It happens when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either by a...
This common knee surgery may do more harm than good, study finds
Knee pain is a very common problem, especially as people get older. One of the most frequent causes is damage to a structure in...
America’s health care cost crisis: what you need to know
Health care in the United States has become a major concern for many people. The cost of seeing a doctor, staying in a hospital,...
Weight-loss drugs could protect heart health, study shows
Heart disease remains one of the biggest health threats around the world. It includes conditions such as heart attacks and strokes, which happen when...
A spice compound could protect heart health in diabetes
Curcumin is the natural compound that gives turmeric its bright yellow color. For many years, it has been studied for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant...
Unexpected cancer mutations in brain’s immune cells may fuel Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that slowly affects memory and thinking.
It is one of the most common brain diseases in older adults, and many...
Study finds link between wildfire smoke and increased cancer risk
A new study suggests that breathing in wildfire smoke over long periods of time may increase the chance of developing certain cancers.
The research was...
Study shows why many older adults stay on risky drugs
Medications that affect the brain are commonly used in older adults, but they can sometimes do more harm than good. Drugs such as antipsychotics,...
Old antibiotic could help treat panic disorder
Panic disorder is a condition that affects many people around the world. It causes sudden episodes of intense fear, often called panic attacks.
During these...