A failing nose: the unexpected predictor of dementia and Alzheimer’s
The human sense of smell provides more than just alerts to potential dangers like fire or culinary delights.
Researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine...
A better medicine to prevent heart disease?
Do you know what happens when your heart's blood supply gets blocked? A heart attack, also known as myocardial infarction, might occur.
But don't worry,...
What are frontotemporal disorders? Dementias that happen in midlife
If you start to see changes in the way a loved one under 60 acts, speaks, or moves, you may not think of dementia...
A new hope: winning the battle against tinnitus
Imagine a noise that doesn't stop. It could be a ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound. This is tinnitus, and for some, it is just a mild bother.
Unhealthy snacks linked to dementia? A closer look at the study
If you frequently reach for convenience foods like soda, chips, or cookies, you might want to reconsider your snack choices.
A recent study discovered a...
Skin disease and blood pressure drug: the unexpected connection
What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a skin problem that many people have. It's a disease that lasts a long time and makes your skin red,...
Scientists find big cause of deadly pancreatic cancer
There's a type of pancreatic cancer called Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). It's very aggressive, meaning it grows and spreads very quickly.
Currently, there are no...
Controlling high blood pressure: What is the ideal goal for older people?
What is blood pressure? It's a measure of how hard your heart has to work to pump blood around your body.
Blood pressure readings consist...
People with heart rhythm disorders may have many extra health issues
Atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder, affects over 40 million people worldwide.
Patients with atrium fibrillation often have other conditions that can negatively impact their...
Scientists find unique risk of Alzheimer’s disease in Ashkenazi Jews
The Issue: Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease, or AD, is a common disease around the globe that affects people's memory and thinking skills.
However, most of the...