Blood pressure drugs may reduce dementia risk in older people
A recent study suggests that taking blood pressure medications, known as antihypertensives, could lower the risk of dementia in older adults with high blood...
Why some older adults experience memory decline
As we grow older, our memory tends to change, and for some older adults, this decline in memory can be faster than for others.
Researchers...
Scientists find new drug for contact lens infection
A recent study published in Ophthalmology reveals a promising treatment for Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), a rare but serious eye infection that can threaten vision.
Researchers...
Folate-rich diet may lower bowel cancer risk, study finds
Increasing folate intake through diet or supplements may help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), according to research co-led by Dr. Konstantinos Tsilidis...
Drug Chlorthalidone for high blood pressure may bring health risks
Researchers at Columbia University have conducted a study on chlorthalidone, a commonly prescribed medication for high blood pressure, revealing potential health concerns associated with...
Beans may benefit people with colorectal cancer
Incorporating navy beans into the diets of colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors may have positive effects on both gut and host health by modulating markers...
Mobile app could help screen autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects how a person behaves, communicates, interacts with others, and learns. It’s called a “spectrum disorder” because symptoms can vary...
Cocoa flavanols can help improve heart health
Researchers have conducted a major study to understand if cocoa flavanols, compounds found in cocoa, could protect against heart disease.
Heart disease is a leading...
Researchers use tissue regeneration as alternative to root canal
Scientists at ADA Forsyth are investigating a novel technology that could offer an alternative to root canal therapy by promoting tissue regeneration in teeth...
Scientists Find Big Causes of Parkinson’s Disease And Lewy Body Dementia
Around one million people in the United States are affected by Parkinson's disease, a disorder that makes everyday activities challenging.
This condition occurs when certain...