The strength and grace” of one mom with severe heart disease
Katy Connors, 40, was born with a rare heart disease. She had regular checkups with cardiologists most of her life, and knew she’d need...
People under 40 could benefit from genetic testing for diseases
Genetic testing has become an essential tool for disease prevention and treatment in modern medicine.
A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine...
New report details how to fine-tune Asian diets for better heart health
Just as the term "Asian American" encompasses a vast number of people and cultures, the idea of an "Asian diet" oversimplifies differences in what...
High school education still protects cognition 60 years later
A new study has found that attending a high-quality school can have a positive impact on cognitive function later in life.
The study involved more...
AI can predict pancreatic cancer 3 years before diagnosis
An AI tool has been developed that can predict those most at risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
The tool can identify patients at risk up...
Scientists find large genetic changes may increase dementia risk
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found new genetic risk factors for two types of non-Alzheimer's dementia.
The team analyzed thousands of...
Potency drug can lower blood sugar in long-term in type 2 diabetes
A pilot study conducted at the University of Gothenburg found that people with type 2 diabetes who were treated with high-dose tadalafil strongly improved...
What you need to know about memory loss and its causes
Memory loss is a common phenomenon that affects people of all ages.
It can be caused by a variety of factors, including stress, anxiety, aging,...
Tea, coffee, and high blood pressure: What are the links?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a major risk factor for...
Scientists find early signals of Parkinson’s in the gut of people with sleep disorders
Scientists at The Chinese University of Hong Kong have discovered that the gut microbiome could hold markers for Parkinson's disease and may indicate a...