Scientists discover big cause of motor decline in older people
As people grow older, many notice that their balance is not as steady as it used to be. Walking may become slower, climbing stairs...
Why less artery plaque does not mean lower heart risk for women
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women around the world. For many years, people believed that women were...
Heavy cannabis use may increase death risk in colon cancer
Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world and a major cause of death. Doctors have made progress in early...
Why checking blood pressure at home could save your heart
Monitoring your blood pressure at home is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your health if you have hypertension,...
A way to help damaged brain cells recover in Parkinson’s
Scientists at Stanford Medicine have discovered a promising new approach that could help protect and possibly restore brain cells damaged by a form of...
A common childhood virus returns later in life — and may trigger heart attacks...
Shingles is a painful illness that many people recognize because of the burning rash it causes on the skin. It is caused by the...
Hidden chemical in everyday life may be raising Parkinson’s risk
A team of scientists from the University of Rochester and several other research centers has been studying a chemical called trichloroethylene, or TCE, and...
Popular diabetes drugs linked to dangerous flesh‑eating infection
A recent study by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has raised serious concerns about a newer group of diabetes medications called SGLT2 inhibitors....
One cup of this simple vegetable a day could protect your heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, taking nearly 18 million lives each year. Many factors can raise the risk, such as...
These daily drugs may quietly harm your memory function
When you take medicine for problems like allergies, high blood pressure, or bladder trouble, you trust that it will help you feel better. Medicines...