Scientists find a new sign of Alzheimer’s disease in eyes
Over recent years, the retina has established its position as one of the most promising biomarkers for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's.
In a new...
Silent heart attacks all too common, and often overlooked
In 2014, Marian Butts was hospitalized for fluid in her lungs. Right before being released, a cardiologist told her she had some heart damage...
COVID-19 drives largest decrease in US life expectancy since 1943
In a new study from Virginia Commonwealth University, researchers found U.S. life expectancy decreased by 1.87 years between 2018 and 2020, a drop not...
Women’s longevity related to age at birth of last child
No one knows for sure how long they will live.
But in a recent study published in Menopause, researchers found that telomere length may offer...
Vitamin D in body may predict your future death risks
In a recent study, scientists found that the circulating vitamin D levels in the blood may be an effective predictor of future health risks...
New guidelines can benefit people with high blood pressure and kidney disease
In a new study from Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust, researchers found for patients with high blood pressure (BP) and chronic kidney disease...
Many ‘high-risk’ Americans unconcerned about skin cancer, study finds
In a new study from the American Academy of Dermatology, researchers found that only about 30% of American adults say they are concerned about...
This new therapy may reduce anxiety, depression in heart patients
A type of psychotherapy that changes how people regulate thinking patterns may reduce anxiety and depression for people recovering from heart problems, new research...
Should rare cases of heart inflammation put your COVID-19 vaccine plans on hold?
A possible link between some COVID-19 vaccines and heart inflammation bears close monitoring, but it's no reason for parents or their teenage children to...
Too many older people are taking daily aspirin, study finds
In a new study from Johns Hopkins University, researchers found that many older Americans are still taking a daily baby aspirin to ward off...