What is inflammatory bowel disease?
Inflammatory bowel disease is a group of inflammatory conditions of the colon and small intestine that can cause life-threatening complications and may require surgery.
Luckily,...
Exercise, mindfulness may not boost cognitive function in older people
In a study from Washington University in St. Louis and elsewhere, scientists found exercise and mindfulness training do not boost cognitive function in older...
How to protect your family from fraudulent flu products
The fall and winter flu season may bring out dishonest sellers hawking fraudulent products to unsuspecting consumers.
Common antibiotic drug may treat frontotemporal dementia effectively
A recent study from the University of Kentucky and elsewhere found that a class of antibiotics called aminoglycosides could be a promising treatment for...
Hearts and bodies change with age, heart disease treatments may need to change
In a new statement from the American Heart Association, scientists found for people ages 75 and older, age-related changes in general health and in...
Deep brain stimulation could help treat Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, but it is not easily treatable.
In a study from Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin and elsewhere, scientists found...
People with hard-to-treat depression may have higher death risk
Depression is the leading cause of functional disability the world over. The most common treatments are antidepressants or psychotherapy.
Many sufferers need care for months...
These two high blood pressure drugs prevent heart disease effectively
A recent study from Geisinger Medical Center found people who are just beginning treatment for high blood pressure can benefit equally from two different...
Cruciferous vegetables may reverse kidney damage in people with diabetes
It is estimated that about one-quarter of people with diabetes will eventually develop diabetic nephropathy, a gradual loss of kidney function eventually requiring dialysis.
The...
Widely used food additive could boost gut inflammation, colon cancer
A recent study from Georgia State University found that emulsifiers, which are added to most processed foods to aid texture and extend shelf life,...