This old drug could help treat dementia, study finds
A recent study from St George’s and elsewhere found that the drug tadalafil may be effective in treating people with vascular dementia.
Dementia is an...
Vitamin B3 could help prevent common skin cancers
In a study from the University of Sydney, scientists found that vitamin B3 supplements could help reduce skin cancer risk in people with a...
Common sleep problem linked to higher heart attack risk
In a study from Alexandria University in Egypt, scientists found people who suffer from insomnia were 69% more likely to have a heart attack...
Common high blood pressure drug may bring harmful side effects
Scientists from Columbia University recently found that chlorthalidone, the guideline-recommended diuretic for lowering blood pressure, causes more serious side effects than hydrochlorothiazide, a similarly...
Why skipping breakfast may harm the immune system
In a study from Mount Sinai, scientists found fasting may be detrimental to fighting off infection and could lead to an increased risk of...
We can learn a lot about long COVID from years of diagnosing and treating...
Long COVID reportedly affects about 10% of post-COVID patients, and describes a range of ongoing or new symptoms three months post-infection.
Given the COVID pandemic...
If you are at risk of diabetes, a low-carb diet could help
In a study from Tulane University, scientists found people who are at higher risk of diabetes need to cut the carbs in their diets.
They...
How to detect subtle signs of heart disease in women
Many women may write off fatigue, body aches, and even nausea as the result of stress, or as an indication that they need to slow down and rest.
Diet rich in rice may reduce heart disease risk
In a study from Gifu University, scientists found that eating a diet rich in rice may benefit heart health in the Japanese population.
Gum disease bacteria may increase risk of heart disease
In a study from the School of Life Sciences of EPFL in Switzerland, scientists found that infection with a bacterium that causes gum disease...