Many older adults still taking daily aspirin—but should they?
A new study from Johns Hopkins University has found that many older Americans are still taking a daily low-dose aspirin to prevent heart problems—even...
Know the warning signs liver diseases before it’s too late
Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) is becoming a bigger problem around the world. It can be very serious—even deadly—if not treated in time.
The liver is...
Why obesity strongly linked to diabetic complications
A large genome-wide analysis reports that common obesity traits share, and in some cases drive, risk for diabetic kidney disease, diabetic retinopathy, and diabetic...
Should I worry about testicular cancer?
One in every 250 men will develop testicular cancer in their lifetime, and the numbers are increasing. The good news: It's very treatable if...
Mobile integrated health may boost heart failure recovery
A new study from Columbia Nursing suggests that mobile integrated health (MIH) may help heart failure patients make a smoother transition from hospital to...
Promising blood test can detect risk of serious lung disease early
Researchers at UVA Health are working on a new way to identify people who are at risk of developing a serious lung condition known...
Hidden belly fat may speed up heart aging, study finds
A new study has found that having too much hidden belly fat—called visceral fat—can make your heart age faster.
This could help explain why some...
New injection may control high blood pressure for half a year
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people around the world.
It’s a serious health issue that raises the risk of strokes, heart attacks,...
How fat could secretly trigger Alzheimer’s disease
For years, doctors have known that being obese increases the risk of many serious health problems, but the exact connection between obesity and Alzheimer’s...
More older Americans are being hospitalized for dangerous blood pressure spikes
A new study from Yale University has revealed a worrying trend.
More older Americans are being rushed to the hospital because of sudden and dangerous...