How your sleep habits could influence your risk of type 2 diabetes
A diverse group of medical researchers in the Netherlands has made a significant discovery. They found that how much you sleep could be tied...
New blood test could detect key indicator of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease affects 10 million people around the world and is the second most common disease that damages the brain and nerves, right after...
Scientists find alarming link between hip fractures and neglected care facilities
You'd think that folks living in care facilities would get the best care, right?
Not always, says a new study that looked at skeletal remains...
Heart disease risk linked to bone health issues in adults
When we think about the risk factors for heart diseases—like smoking, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol—we usually only think about their impact on...
Dementia diagnosis leads to more, not fewer, medications for older adults
When older adults are diagnosed with dementia, you'd think doctors would streamline their medications to make things simpler.
A new study led by researchers at...
Common vitamins and air pollution may work together to increase dementia risk, study finds
Imagine the air we breathe could impact how well our brains work as we get older. A recent Swedish study adds weight to this...
Scientists find new way to reduce ‘bad cholesterol’ levels
Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic disorder that causes elevated levels of "bad" cholesterol and increased risk for cardiovascular disease, has puzzled the medical community...
High blood pressure pill shows promise in slowing down aging
We all get older, and as we do, our bodies start to slow down and we're more likely to get sick. So far, no...
Sleep drugs may be linked to increased risk of dementia in older people
New research published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease suggests that the use of sleep medications is associated with an increased risk of developing...
Scientists find fatigue over 20 months in people with long COVID
A recent study from Berlin tells us some worrying news: for many people who had COVID-19, the fatigue and weakness can last over a...