Indoor temperature may affect dementia risk in older people, study finds
A new study shows that the temperature inside your home may affect how well your brain works—especially if you're an older adult.
This research highlights...
Tiny structures in blood vessels may hold the key to lowering blood pressure
High blood pressure is a big health problem in the United States.
More than 116 million adults live with this condition, and it can lead...
Better diabetes control can help protect the heart’s nervous system
Many people know that diabetes can lead to heart disease, kidney problems, and vision issues.
But fewer people have heard of a serious condition called...
Blood pressure naturally decline decade before death, study finds
As we age, it’s well known that blood pressure tends to rise from childhood through middle age.
But what happens to blood pressure in our...
New genetic discovery shows big cause of autism
Autism is a developmental condition that affects how a person communicates, behaves, and interacts with others.
It is fairly common, impacting about 1 in every...
Common blood pressure pill may raise bleeding risk in some older people
A new study published in JAMA has found that a common blood pressure medicine might raise the risk of serious bleeding in people with...
New moms face higher risk of mental illness, but suicides drop, study finds
Becoming a parent is one of the most emotional and life-changing experiences a person can go through.
But for many women, the period after giving...
How rheumatoid arthritis starts years before pain
Rheumatoid arthritis, often called RA, is a disease that many people know only when it becomes painful.
It is an autoimmune disease, which means the...
Team sports can lower blood pressure and boost health
Many people know that exercise is good for health.
But a new study from the University of Copenhagen shows that playing team sports can be...
What is leucovorin, the drug the Trump administration says can treat autism?
The US government has announced controversial guidance on the prevention and treatment of autism in children.
New health recommendations aim to discourage pregnant women from...