Heart attacks and memory loss: a link we can’t ignore
There's fresh news out there that will make you sit up and think. Having a heart attack could make your brain slow down in...
Common test for vision loss in older people not so effective, study finds
AMD is a prevalent eye condition among the elderly, especially in its advanced stage known as wet AMD.
Wet AMD involves the formation of new...
This diabetes drug may protect heart health in older veterans
A recent study has discovered that in older veterans without prior heart disease, GLP1 receptor agonists, a class of diabetes medications, may be linked...
Heart disease hidden in plain sight: silent blockages multiply heart attack risks
You might have heard about heart disease being a "silent killer." That's often because it doesn't always show clear warning signs until something serious...
Lower your cancer risk with easy diet changes
You have the power to reduce your risk for cancer. With a few lifestyle changes and perseverance, you can be well on your way...
Bedtime medication more effective for high blood pressure, study suggests
High blood pressure, or hypertension, can lead to heart and other organ damage if not properly managed.
Typically, doctors prescribe medication to lower blood pressure...
Artificial intelligence: a new hope for early Alzheimer’s prediction
Alzheimer's disease is a serious problem. It affects millions of people, especially older adults. It harms the brain and makes it hard for people...
A heart health crisis: majority of high-risk people missing healthy cholesterol goals
Cholesterol, specifically a type called low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), is a fat-like substance that circulates in our blood.
While it's normal and necessary to have some...
FDA approves first daily over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill
On July 13, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a drugmaker’s application for the first daily over-the-counter birth control pill for people...
Spotting early signs of memory loss through the eye
Researchers at Duke Health have come up with a clever way to tell if someone might be starting to have memory problems.
They can do...