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Diabetes and cholesterol drugs may lower vision loss risk in older people

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe visual impairment among older people in high-income countries. In a study from the University of...

Dementia prevalence in older people is decreasing in the U.S.

In 2021, about 6.2 million U.S. adults aged 65 or older lived with dementia. Because age is the strongest risk factor for dementia, it has...

Common cholesterol-lowering statin drug may harm kidney health

In a study from Johns Hopkins, scientists found that rosuvastatin, especially at higher doses, may have damaging effects on the kidneys.

PM2.5 in air pollution linked to sudden cardiac arrest

PM2.5 category of particulate matter is known to strongly increase the risk of cardiovascular, respiratory, and even ocular diseases.

Regular physical activity could make COVID-19 vaccine more effective

scientists found that regular physical activity may boost the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Dementia diagnosis could be fast-tracked with AI

Forms of dementia could be spotted sooner and more easily by analyzing recordings of patients' electrical brain activity using AI.

Why eating fruits and vegetables may help you lower blood pressure

Intake of the flavonoid quercetin can greatly reduce high blood pressure in people suffering from heart disease.

Breast cancer: five tips from an expert on catching it early and keeping safe

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the world. Every year it claims more than 650,000 lives. Breast cancer affects more women in high-income...

Standing too much at work can double your risk of heart disease

There’s been a lot of interest in the harmful effects of prolonged sitting at work, from academics and the public alike. The attention being paid...

Widely used diabetes drug could help you lose weight regardless of age

Weight loss is often accompanied by loss of lean body mass, which can negatively impact physical functioning and/or resting energy expenditure. Bodyweight loss and body...