The promise of two common drugs in treating a certain type of stroke
Do you know what a stroke is? It's a medical emergency where blood flow to a part of the brain gets blocked. This can...
The mystery of a woman who doesn’t feel pain: Scientists dive deeper
Who is Jo Cameron?
Imagine if you could touch a hot stove or trip and scrape your knee but not feel any pain. It sounds...
Sleep pills and dementia risk: What you need to know
Sleep is essential for our overall health and well-being. However, some people may struggle with sleep problems and turn to sleep medications for help.
Recently,...
Scientists find the cause of hearing loss in older people
As we age, many of us may start to notice a decline in our hearing abilities. By some estimates, at least half of all...
Red flags for early-onset colorectal cancer: Identifying key symptoms
The number of young adults diagnosed with colorectal cancer has nearly doubled in recent years, highlighting the importance of early detection.
Researchers at Washington University...
Deep sleep may protect against memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease
New research from the University of California, Berkeley suggests that deep sleep, also known as non-REM slow-wave sleep, may help mitigate memory loss in...
Coffee and severe high blood pressure: a deadly mix
A recent study has shed light on the potential impact of coffee consumption on heart disease risk, particularly among individuals with severe high blood...
When is it too late to give up control of your finances
America is getting older. By 2050, one-fifth of the U.S. population is projected to be over the age of 65.
And the way we’re aging...
Improved diagnostics could lead to better treatments for acute kidney injury
Hospital inpatients who develop acute kidney injury (AKI) often face poor outcomes after discharge, with limited treatment options available.
However, a recent study led by...
The power of multivitamins: Helping memory in older people
As we grow older, our memory may not be as sharp as it used to be. This can be a normal part of aging,...