Kidney warning sign may predict dementia risk, study finds
A new study from Sweden shows that people with higher levels of a protein called albumin in their urine may have a greater risk...
What men should know about blood pressure drugs and side effects
Taking care of your heart is very important, especially for men who often face special challenges when it comes to high blood pressure.
While medicines...
Home blood pressure readings may be more accurate than the doctor’s office
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common health problem around the world.
If it’s not treated, it can lead to serious...
New blood test detects dangerous heart side effect from cancer treatment
Cancer treatments have come a long way, offering hope to millions of patients.
One major breakthrough is the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), a...
Healthy habits after pregnancy cut heart disease risk by 86%
A major study led by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found...
Study shows frailty may lead to dementia
A new study has found that physical frailty may do more than just make everyday tasks harder—it could also raise the risk of developing...
New blood test could spot lung disease before it starts
Researchers at UVA Health are working on a new way to detect a serious lung disease before it becomes dangerous.
The disease, called interstitial lung...
Unemployment and loneliness may signal dementia years before diagnosis
A new study from Finland has found that signs of dementia may appear long before any memory or thinking problems are noticeable.
Researchers discovered that...
How stories about dementia shape lives and care in aging societies
Dementia raises difficult and emotional questions.
What does it mean to be a person when memories begin to fade and communication becomes hard?
How can someone...
Strong connection between diabetes and heart disease risk
Diabetes and heart disease are often linked—and for good reason.
People with diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke...