Dementia becomes an emergency, with 1.4 million ER visits a year
Too Many ER Visits
Every year, 1.4 million people with memory problems, like Alzheimer's disease, land in the emergency room.
These people are over 65 years...
Daily statin drugs could reduce heart disease risk by 1/3 in these people
Did you know that people with HIV are twice as likely to experience heart disease and strokes compared to those without HIV?
This significant risk...
COVID-19 leads to inflammation, causing bone loss and fractures
In simple words, a new study from UC Davis Health suggests that getting sick with COVID-19 might weaken our bones.
This might come as a...
An usually depression drug could help treat chronic pain, study finds
Imagine dealing with pain that never seems to go away. This is the reality for many people who suffer from something called neuropathic pain.
Neuropathic...
Scientists find a cause of chronic inflammation
In a world-first genetic study, researchers from the University of South Australia have established a direct link between low levels of vitamin D and...
Heat waves and air pollution may double the risk of fatal heart attacks
As the world becomes hotter due to climate change, and our air gets filled with tiny dust particles from cars, factories, and fires, it's...
Eating blueberries daily may lower blood pressure, protect the brain
New research has found that eating a handful of wild blueberries every day can make you healthier.
It can lower your blood pressure, improve your...
Common high blood pressure drugs can be a hidden risk for memory loss
Ever worried about side effects from medicines? A recent study from the University of California, San Diego, has found a potential side effect for...
Vitamin D linked to lower inflammation in older people, study finds
New research from Trinity College Dublin and the University of Limerick indicates that vitamin D status is linked to levels of C-reactive protein (CRP),...
Shingles vaccine may be a shield against heart attacks and strokes
Did you know that the shingles vaccine could help guard you against heart attacks and strokes? This might sound surprising, but a recent study...