Heavy smokers can have severe gum disease, study finds
In a study from Aarhus University, scientists found smoking can have a serious impact on the effect of the treatment of periodontitis.
This a widespread...
After a stroke at 87, woman had to convince family she was really OK
Barbara Bartels and a friend were catching up over coffee on a Sunday morning in August. They'd met up at a café not far...
Heart failure risk higher in people living in rural areas, study finds
In a study from NIH/National Heart Lung and Blood Institute and elsewhere, scientists found adults living in rural areas of the United States have...
COVID-19 deaths in the US continue to be undercounted, research shows, despite claims of...
Since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in March 2020, a recurring topic of debate has been whether official COVID-19 death statistics in the U.S....
Possible link between Alzheimer’s disease and gut microbiome found in mice – new study
Researchers may have found an unlikely contributor to the development of Alzheimer’s disease: the bacteria in your gut.
Their study, published in the journal Science,...
Scientists find new risk factor for high blood pressure
A recent scientific statement from the American Heart Association suggests that arterial stiffness may be a new risk factor for high blood pressure.
Healthy lifestyle may slower memory decline in older people
Scientists found a healthy lifestyle, in particular a healthy diet, is associated with slower memory decline in older people.
Scientists create powerful ultrasound sensor system to offer cardiac imaging on the go
Engineers and physicians have developed a wearable ultrasound device that can assess both the structure and function of the human heart.
The portable device, which...
More daily protein intake may reduce hip fracture risk in women
In a study from the University of Leeds, scientists found that increasing intake of protein and drinking regular cups of tea or coffee is...
What your blood type can tell you about your health
Most people don't think about their blood type unless they need surgery or are planning to donate blood.
But we can learn more from our...