Daytime sleepiness may be linked to higher dementia risk
Women in their 80s who feel increasingly sleepy during the day over a period of five years may face double the risk of developing...
Weight loss surgery more effective than drug alone in controlling high blood pressure
A new study shows that bariatric surgery is more effective at controlling high blood pressure in people with obesity than medication alone.
Published in the...
MRI scan can detect Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms
Scientists at the Kennedy Krieger Institute have made a promising discovery in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
Their new study shows that a special type...
New blood test may help detect pancreatic cancer earlier with 85% accuracy
A new blood test may help doctors detect pancreatic cancer earlier, giving patients a better chance at survival.
Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University...
Even brief anger can hurt your heart, study finds
A short burst of anger—especially one triggered by painful memories—might be more harmful to your heart than you think.
According to a new study published...
Heart failure speeds up memory loss like aging a decade in 7 years
More than six million people in the United States live with heart failure, and new research suggests they may lose their thinking and memory...
How sleep builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts brainpower
Many people know that a good night’s sleep helps the body grow and repair itself, but not everyone understands why.
Sleep, especially the early deep...
Standing blood pressure spike may signal future heart risks
A new study has found that young and middle-aged adults with high blood pressure who experience a spike in their blood pressure when they...
Scientists keep samples near absolute zero for 10 hours—and watch them go quantum
Scientists have long dreamed of watching materials transform into their quantum states—phases of matter that only appear when atoms are chilled to near absolute...
Weight-loss drugs may help treat heart failure, study finds
Semaglutide and similar drugs, best known for treating diabetes and aiding weight loss, may also help people with a type of heart failure, according...