New blood test reveals how fast each part of your body is aging
Most people know their age in years, but that number doesn't tell the whole story. Our bodies don’t all age at the same rate.
One...
New drug can help treat deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the most dangerous types of cancer.
It has a very low survival rate—less than 10% of people diagnosed...
Lower lead levels could mean healthier blood pressure and heart
A new study has found that even small drops in lead levels in the blood can lead to better heart health.
This is especially important...
New mRNA vaccine may replace eye injections for vision loss
Scientists in Japan have developed a new mRNA vaccine that could one day make it easier and more comfortable to treat a common cause...
Blood pressure swings could be an early sign for dementia
A new study from Australian researchers has found that sudden changes in blood pressure could increase the risk of developing dementia and other vascular...
Frequent use of sleep pills may raise dementia risk
A new study from the University of California, San Francisco, suggests that using sleep medications often may increase the risk of developing dementia—especially in...
Switching to potassium-enriched salt may strongly reduce high blood pressure
A group of international health experts is urging doctors and governments to recommend a simple but powerful change—use potassium-enriched salt instead of regular table...
New discovery shows root cause of Parkinson’s disease
Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have made an exciting discovery about Parkinson’s disease (PD), a condition that affects 7 to 10 million people...
Some hypertension drugs may raise blood pressure, study finds
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects almost half of all Americans.
Many people don’t even know they have it. High blood pressure happens...
Peanut butter sniff test may detect early Alzheimer’s
Researchers at the University of Florida have discovered a surprising and simple way to help detect Alzheimer’s disease—using a spoonful of peanut butter.
This low-cost...