Treating arthritis of the hands

Aches and pains in your hands or wrists, or sore, swollen fingers could signal a condition known as arthritis. But you don't have to live...

This community program may strongly benefit people with opioid-use disorder

The opioid crisis has been one of the most serious public health challenges in recent decades. Opioids include prescription pain medicines as well as...

Financial stress may increase memory decline in older people

A new study suggests that financial stress may not only affect your wallet but also your brain. Researchers have found that people who experience...

Your body may be aging faster than your birthday suggests, study reveals

Most people think their age is simply the number of years they have lived. However, scientists now know that the body can age at...

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...