This common hormone may be a hidden cause of high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major health problem that affects more than 1.5 billion people around the world. It is one of...
How cell metabolism can affect heart health and aging
To keep the heart and blood vessels healthy, many tiny processes inside our cells need to work together. A new study from the German...
Why eczema is more than a skin problem for older people
Eczema is a long-lasting skin condition that causes redness, itching, dryness, and irritation. It is especially common in older adults. In fact, about one...
How this hormone could make stress memories worse
When people go through very stressful events—like natural disasters, mass shootings, or serious personal trauma—it can leave behind lasting emotional and memory problems.
A new...
New CT can detect lung cancer with less risk
A new study has found that an advanced CT scan method, called photon-counting CT, may be much better than regular CT scans for people...
Pregnancy and breastfeeding may slow cognitive decline in women
For a long time, people have known that pregnancy changes a woman’s body in many ways. Now, new research shows that these changes might...
This nickel catalyst could change how drugs and materials are made
Chemists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a new class of nickel catalysts that could significantly change how important chemicals are made.
The...
Common eye bacteria may worsen cognitive decline
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have discovered that a common type of bacteria called Chlamydia pneumoniae may stay hidden in the eye and brain for years—and...
This drug may be a safer option for treating dangerous disease in older people
A major U.S. study has found that an older drug called trazodone might be a safer choice than commonly used antipsychotic medications for treating...
A diabetes drug could reduce pain in gout
Gout is a painful form of arthritis caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood. When too much uric acid builds up,...