Some blueberries a day keep high blood pressure at bay
The study found that consuming a handful of wild blueberries daily can help lower blood pressure, improve memory and brain cognition, and increase reaction...
Scientists find new drug treating both heart failure and sleep apnea
A promising new drug called AF-130 is being developed to help people suffering from heart failure, which is a common condition linked to sleep...
Scientists find a diet that may lower death risk in type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a disease that can increase the risk of other health problems such as circulatory diseases, dementia, cancer, and bone fractures.
Although...
Risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease: Which is the worst?
A new study at the Ohio State University suggests that genetic risk may outweigh age as a predictor of Alzheimer's disease in individuals over...
Mediterranean diet may reduce risks of heart disease, death
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally.
In 2019, an estimated 17.9 million deaths occurred...
FDA approval of over-the-counter Narcan is an important step in the effort to combat...
On March 29, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan for over-the-counter sale.
Narcan is the 4-milligram nasal spray version of naloxone, a...
Scientists find new biomarker to detect Alzheimer’s disease early
Researchers explored the role of the astrocytic α7-subunit of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (α7nAChRs) in Alzheimer's disease pathology and biomarkers.
Missouri man turns heart disease diagnosis into public service message
"We've been living on the edge for 30 years," Kay said. "I even wake up mornings now and look over to see if he's breathing."
NSAIDs vs. acetaminophen: Which over-the-counter medicine should I use?
Pain relievers you buy at the store may be one of the first things you reach for when you hurt yourself, have a headache...
Long COVID puts some people at higher risk of heart disease – they need...
Lasting damage to the heart and brain is an aspect of long COVID that should receive much more attention than it has so far.
We...