People with vision problems more likely to have dementia
Everyone knows that getting older can sometimes mean our bodies and minds don't work as well as they used to.
One of the things people...
Older people less accurate in health portal performance, study finds
Remember the times when your doctor called you with the results of your medical tests? Well, those days are gone.
Thanks to the internet, we...
Scientists find new painkiller that may replace addictive opioids
A new drug being tested might help relieve pain after surgery. It could be a good alternative to opioids, the powerful drugs often used...
Death risk in heart disease has plummeted for more than 30 years
In recent years, we've seen a remarkable decrease in the number of people dying from coronary heart disease in the United States.
A study from...
Scientists find a new way to treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a bit like a silent bully. It doesn't cause any pain, but it can cause serious damage to your heart...
Eating more fiber may reduce risk of inflammatory bowel disease
According to a study published in Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, higher consumption of dietary fiber is associated with a lower risk of developing inflammatory...
Common diabetes drug shows promise for treating gum disease
A common drug used to treat diabetes could also help with gum disease, a new study shows. This could be good news for people...
Can dark chocolate help reduce high blood pressure?
We all love a good piece of chocolate, don't we? But what if I told you that chocolate might actually be good for your...
Scientists find a new tool to detect early dementia risk
In a novel approach to predicting the risk of developing dementia, researchers from the Florida State University College of Medicine have identified a simple,...
Scientists challenge a cause of pancreatic cancer
Four years ago, a study suggested that a common type of fungus might contribute to the development of pancreatic cancer.
This proposition offered a glimmer...