Can taking vitamins combat infection?
Our bodies depend on an alphabet of vitamins that promote the development, growth and function of cells, including immune cells.
Vitamin deficiencies can hinder the...
Most Americans want early Alzheimer’s diagnosis, new report finds
Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, affects an estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older in...
Scientists find the key to new Parkinson’s disease treatments
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that affects movement and worsens over time. One of its main causes is the buildup of a harmful...
Scientists find the key to knee pain treatment
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and it causes joint pain, stiffness, and reduced movement. It mainly affects older people, and with...
At 2:30 a.m., he told his wife to call 911. A heart attack soon...
Mac Cheek's dad died of a heart attack at age 56. So as Mac neared that age, he took precautions.
He regularly saw a doctor...
Marijuana use is linked to higher risk of death from high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious health issue that affects many people. It happens when the force of blood pushing against the...
A surprising new use for an old diabetes drug
Metformin is a well-known medicine that has been used to treat diabetes for more than 50 years. But now, researchers from the University of...
How alcohol affects your blood pressure
Drinking alcohol is a common part of social life for many people. Whether it’s a glass of wine with dinner or a few beers...
Gum disease is linked to pancreatic cancer, study finds
A major new study from the Hebrew University-Hadassah Faculty of Dental Medicine has uncovered a surprising and powerful link between gum disease and pancreatic...
Common drug shows promise in reducing pain after surgery
Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina have made an exciting discovery that could change how doctors manage pain after surgery. They found...