Many people say they want to know their Alzheimer’s risk—but fewer choose to when...
As scientific tools to predict the risk of Alzheimer’s disease improve, researchers face a difficult question: Should healthy people be told if they’re likely...
Common “forever chemical” may harm brain development in males
Chemicals known as PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have been used in products like waterproof clothing, non-stick cookware, food packaging, and firefighting foam...
Nerve damage in hands and feet often missed, study shows
A new study has found that nerve damage in the hands and feet, known as neuropathy, is much more common than many people realize—and...
Stopping blood pressure drugs in older people may be safer than expected
A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that stopping blood pressure medications in some older adults living in long-term care facilities may not increase...
Low blood sugar may worsen diabetic eye disease, study finds
A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health and led by scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine has uncovered how low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) may...
Common gene variant doubles dementia risk in men, study finds
Men who carry two copies of a common genetic variant may face more than double the risk of developing dementia in their lifetime, according to new...
Study shows a new way to cure high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common and dangerous condition. It happens when the force of blood pushing against the walls of...
Boosting physical activity in midlife may help prevent Alzheimer’s
A new study suggests that increasing physical activity between the ages of 45 and 65 could help protect the brain and reduce the risk...
Thyroid treatment may raise heart disease risk
Levothyroxine, a widely used medication for thyroid problems, is one of the most prescribed drugs in the United States. Its popularity shows just how...
This drug may be a better first choice for high blood pressure
A large new study from Columbia University is challenging the way many doctors treat high blood pressure. The research suggests that a commonly used...