Five reasons why young-onset dementia is often missed
Around 57 million people worldwide have dementia. While most cases of dementia are diagnosed in older adults, about 7% of cases occur in people...
A heart artery tore weeks before her due date, putting the lives of mom...
Nearly nine months pregnant, Nefertari Nelson-Williams sunk into her sofa after a long Sunday caring for her four kids. She clicked on the TV...
These two drugs may be the best to treat nerve pain
More than 20 million people in the United States live with neuropathic pain, a type of chronic pain caused by damaged or malfunctioning nerves....
These common drugs may harm your memory function
When people take medicine for everyday health problems—like allergies, high blood pressure, or bladder issues—they usually expect to feel better, not worse. But researchers...
Can mouthwash raise your blood pressure?
Many people use mouthwash every day to keep their mouth fresh and clean. It’s known for killing germs, fighting bad breath, and helping to...
Higher doses of this drug may improve blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
A new international study has found that using higher doses of semaglutide, a medication commonly prescribed for type 2 diabetes, may help people better...
Common painkillers may harm your heart, kidneys, bodyweight and sleep
Painkillers are commonly used to treat everything from short-term aches to long-term chronic pain. For many people, these medications provide relief that helps them...
A common blood pressure drug may have dangerous side effects
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It happens when the force of your blood pushing...
Common high blood pressure drugs have surprising side effects, study finds
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects more than a billion people worldwide and remains the leading cause of death due to heart disease.
Many people...
Calming brain’s immune cells may help fight Alzheimer’s early
New research suggests that soothing the brain’s immune cells could help prevent or reduce the harmful inflammation seen in Alzheimer’s disease.
The study points to...