Common gene variant doubles dementia risk in men, study finds
A new study has found that men who carry a common genetic variant are twice as likely to develop dementia during their lifetime compared...
Eye scans could help predict heart attacks and strokes years in advance
A simple eye scan may soon help doctors predict who is at risk of having a heart attack or stroke—up to ten years in...
Dogs can smell Parkinson’s disease from skin swabs, study finds
A new study has found that dogs can sniff out Parkinson’s disease by smelling skin swabs from people with the condition.
This exciting research was...
Eating prunes may help lower blood pressure and protect your heart
Prunes are dried plums that are naturally sweet and chewy. They do not contain any added sugar and are full of important nutrients. Prunes...
Taking blood pressure medicine at night could improve health
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious health condition. If not treated properly, it can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and other serious...
Resistant starch may help treat fatty liver disease, study finds
A new study has found that resistant starch can help lower fat and harmful enzymes in the liver for people with non-alcoholic fatty liver...
Alzheimer’s disease is linked to metabolic issues, study shows
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and mainly affects older adults. It causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior, and can...
New study suggests best blood pressure goals for older adults
High blood pressure is a common health concern, especially for older adults. But there’s often confusion about what the ideal blood pressure level should...
People with diabetes are more likely to get a frozen shoulder
Have you ever heard of a “frozen shoulder”? It’s a condition where your shoulder becomes very painful and stiff, making it hard or even...
How cholesterol medicines affect our health
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in our blood. Our bodies need some cholesterol to stay healthy, but too much can block blood vessels...