A major cause of poor memory in older people
In a recent study from the University of Washington, scientists found that one of the keys to having a healthy brain at any age...
Her heart stopped in front of the U.S. Capitol. A Congresswoman called for help.
It was a Wednesday morning last October and still dark when Delya Sommerville took off for a run with her jogging club.
They usually went...
This common blood pressure drug linked to high suicide risk
In a new study, researchers found that a common type of blood pressure medication might be associated with an increased risk of suicide.
Calcium supplements linked to earlier death in heart valve disease
Scientists find that calcium supplements are linked to a heightened risk of death among those with aortic valve stenosis.
Ultrasound may help prevent or reverse type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes affects millions of people worldwide. The long-term condition results in too much sugar circulating in the bloodstream.
Diabetes is a major cause...
Red onion skin could help lower high blood pressure, study finds
Quercetin is a plant flavonol from the flavonoid group of polyphenols.
It is found in many fruits, vegetables, leaves, seeds, and grains; capers, red onions,...
Gallstone disease may be a warning sign of deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most common pancreatic cancer, accounting for more than 90% of cases, and it is often fatal because it...
Depression drugs linked to doubled death risk in heart disease
In a recent study from Copenhagen University Hospital, scientists found antidepressants and other psychiatric medications are linked to an almost doubled risk of premature...
A poor diet may damage blood vessels, study finds
Over the course of the last several decades, the rate of obesity has progressively increased and is now one of the leading causes of...
1 in 7 people with diabetes test their blood sugar too often
For more than 29 million Americans with type 2 diabetes, testing their blood sugar is just part of daily life.
In a study from the...