Blood pressure often drops decade before the end of life
A new study from the University of Exeter has found that blood pressure tends to drop gradually in older adults, starting about 14 years...
New cholesterol drug offers hope for people who can’t take statins
Cholesterol is an important substance in the body. It helps build cells and make hormones.
But too much cholesterol can be harmful.
High cholesterol is linked...
Could B vitamins help control tough high blood pressure?
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people around the world and is one of the top causes of heart disease and stroke.
While...
Scientists build mini scope to spy on neurons in real time
Scientists at the University of California, Davis, have built a miniature microscope that can capture three-dimensional images of brain activity in real time—while a...
How self-compassion and perfectionism affect chronic pain
A little self-compassion can go a long way for people living with chronic pain, according to a new study from Murdoch University.
The research shows...
Early-stage cancer patients may have higher risk of long-term opioid use
New research indicates that many patients who undergo surgery with the intent to cure early-stage cancer continue or start opioid prescriptions in the year...
New portable brain scan may help detect Alzheimer’s earlier
Early and accurate diagnosis of dementia is still difficult in many places around the world.
Right now, doctors use expensive brain scans like MRI and...
High-potency statins should be first-line therapy for lowering LDL and preventing heart disease, study...
Doctors agree that lowering LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol is key to preventing heart disease and stroke.
LDL is often called the “bad” cholesterol because high...
Low-dose vitamin D may boost breast cancer treatment
A study from Brazil has found that a small daily dose of vitamin D can help breast cancer treatment work better.
The study was done...
Weight changes in older adults may speed up memory decline
A new study from Penn State suggests that older adults who lose weight or experience weight changes over time may face faster memory and...