A simple interview could predict dementia risk, study finds
Researchers at the Florida State University College of Medicine have proposed an innovative and cost-effective approach for predicting dementia risk.
By evaluating the memory of...
Playing football may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
When we talk about sports, especially American football, we often think of the excitement, team spirit, and roaring fans.
But there's a side to this...
New study challenges the link between depression, anxiety, and cancer
For years, there have been whispers that emotional problems like depression and anxiety might be linked to an increased risk of developing cancer.
The idea...
Nitrates in diet may prevent vision loss in older people
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a major cause of blindness. In America, more elderly people are losing their sight because of AMD.
With the elderly...
Understanding hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a deadly heart disease
Although an estimated one in every 500 people is living with an inherited disease known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), many of them may experience...
Good oral health could shorten hospital stays after heart attacks, study finds
Do you remember the last time you visited the dentist? It might have more benefits than just a sparkling smile.
Recent research from the University...
Skin cancer screening guidelines can seem confusing and when to consider getting checked
Protecting oneself from the summer sun and its damaging ultraviolet rays is often not straightforward.
And public health messaging around when and how to be...
New saliva test can detect gum disease early
When people think of gum disease, tooth loss might be the first concern that comes to mind. But did you know that untreated gum...
Many people receive unnecessary blood pressure treatment in hospitals
Patients admitted to hospitals for non-cardiac reasons might be receiving blood pressure medications that they don't need.
According to a recent article led by Flinders...
How early brain changes influence autism development
In a recent study led by Yale, researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery related to autism, a developmental disorder that affects how people communicate...