Poor gait and weak hand grip could be early indicators of dementia
In a study from Monash University, scientists found walking speed and grip strength could be early indicators of dementia before the onset of noticeable...
Some older people may reduce their blood pressure drugs safely
In a study from the University of Oxford, scientists found that a medication reduction strategy is safe among some older adults treated with high...
Which grains you eat can affect your risk of getting heart disease earlier
In a study from the Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, scientists found a higher intake of refined grains was linked to an increased risk...
Time-restricted eating may lower blood pressure, body weight
In a study from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, scientists found that time-restricted eating could help people lose body weight and lower blood...
Smoking can increase your risk of viral infection, including a type of coronavirus
In a study from UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, scientists found that current smokers have a 12% increased risk of a laboratory-confirmed viral infection...
Low vitamin D level may increase risk of bladder cancer
In a recent study from the University of Warwick and elsewhere, researchers suggest a vitamin D deficiency might increase the risk of bladder cancer.
The...
Heart risk factors, not heart disease itself, may increase risk of COVID-19 death
In a study from the University of Michigan, scientists found heart risk factors, not heart disease itself, may increase the risk of COVID-19 death.
They...
Decreased proteins, not amyloid plaques, are linked to Alzheimer’s disease
In a study from the University of Cincinnati and elsewhere, scientists suggest that Alzheimer's disease is caused by a decline in levels of a...
Eating more fruit, vegetable and whole grain linked to lower diabetes risk
In two studies, scientists found higher consumption of fruit, vegetables, and whole grain foods is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2...
Popular weight loss diet linked to heart disease and cancer
In a recent review study, researchers found ketogenic (keto) diets place pregnant women and kidney disease patients at risk of adverse health effects.
They also...