New cause of dementia: Role of astrocyte cells and strategies for prevention
Dementia is a debilitating condition characterized by cognitive decline, including memory loss and difficulty with daily tasks.
Despite its prevalence and impact, there is currently...
Potential kidney harm linked to rosuvastatin, a commonly used cholesterol-lowering drug
A recent study conducted by Johns Hopkins University has raised concerns about the potentially harmful effects of rosuvastatin, a widely prescribed statin drug used...
High blood pressure drug linked to higher risk of deadly heart disease
A recent study conducted by the European Sudden Cardiac Arrest network has discovered a potential connection between a commonly prescribed drug for high blood...
Eye exams may predict Alzheimer’s disease, Duke study finds
A study from the Duke Eye Center suggests that the loss of blood vessels in the retina could signal Alzheimer's disease, paving the way...
A new hope for treating vision loss in people with diabetes
The Problem
Did you know that diabetes can hurt your eyes? It's a truth that many folks don't know about. But it's real.
Nearly 8 million...
Why subjective cognitive decline is a growing health issue among women
Have you thought about your memory lately? According to the CDC, 11% of people over age 45 have Subjective Cognitive Decline.
Weight cycling may increase diabetes risk, study finds
Most people regain their lost weight within a few years. This process, known as weight cycling, can increase the risk of diabetes more than obesity itself.
Tina Turner had a history of high blood pressure and kidney disease. Here’s how...
Legendary singer Tina Turner, who died this week at the age of 83 after a long illness, has written about her history of high blood pressure and kidney disease, leading to a kidney transplant.
Long COVID patients show reduced exercise capacity
Many people with long COVID could not exercise as much as expected. The main reason for this was chronotropic incompetence.
Air pollution increases death risk in heart failure
Heart failure patients have an increased risk of death from their condition on polluted days and up to two days afterward.