Peanut butter test may detect Alzheimer’s early, study finds
Researchers at the University of Florida have created a simple and clever test using peanut butter that could help doctors detect Alzheimer’s disease early.
The...
Sharp rise in dangerous blood pressure spikes found in older Americans
A recent study by scientists at Yale University has revealed a troubling trend.
Over the past 20 years, the number of older Americans being hospitalized...
Scientists find a critical cause of urinary tract infection (UTI)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common health issue, especially for women.
In fact, about half of all women will have a UTI at some...
Some diabetes drugs may increase risk of sudden cardiac arrest
When we talk about heart health for people with type 2 diabetes, the advice usually includes eating better, exercising more, and managing blood sugar.
But...
Common blood pressure drugs may raise bleeding risk in older people
A new study published in JAMA has raised concerns about a possible danger for older adults with atrial fibrillation—a common type of irregular heartbeat.
The...
Common everyday chemicals may raise risk of several cancers
A new study has found a strong link between certain common chemicals in our environment and a higher risk of cancers like breast, ovarian,...
Study finds a deep cause of memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have discovered something important that might help explain why our brains slow down as we...
High iron levels in the brain may worsen Alzheimer’s in these people
Researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have discovered a strong link between high levels of iron in the brain and increased...
Regular opioid use linked to higher dementia risk
A new study has found that people who regularly use opioids may face a higher risk of developing dementia, especially a type called vascular...
High doses of vitamin D don’t prevent diabetes in older adults
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland found that taking large daily doses of vitamin D for five years did not lower...