Eating Less of This Nutrient May Increase Lifespan
Scientists have long studied whether changing what we eat can slow aging and extend healthy life.
Research from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine...
Does Taking Blood Pressure Pills at Night Really Help?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is extremely common and often causes no obvious symptoms.
Over time, however, the extra pressure can damage arteries and...
How Fast Can Cancer Spread Without Treatment? The Answer May Surprise You
Cancer begins when damaged or abnormal cells start growing when they should not.
Unlike healthy cells, cancer cells can keep multiplying, push into nearby tissue,...
Powerful Cholesterol Drug May Prevent a First Heart Attack
Heart attacks and strokes can appear to happen without warning, but the disease behind them often develops over decades.
Fatty deposits slowly collect inside arteries,...
This Simple Mistake Can Raise Your Blood Pressure Reading
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems worldwide, and many people do not know they have it.
It often causes no...
AI Brain Maps Reveal Which Regions May Age Faster Than the Rest
Scientists at the University of Southern California have developed an artificial intelligence system that can show how different parts of the brain age at...
Gene Changes May Reveal Why Spinal Discs Break Down and Harden
Back and neck pain affect millions of people, and damaged spinal discs are a major reason why.
New research suggests that changes in gene activity...
Heart Attacks Are Falling While Cancer Is Rising
Modern medicine is changing not only how long people live, but also which diseases they are most likely to experience as they grow older.
A...
Aggressive Prostate Cancer Signs May Not Reveal the Best Treatment
Doctors can learn a great deal about prostate cancer by examining the prostate after surgery.
A new study, however, shows that signs of an aggressive...
Mental Health Workers May Hold Surprisingly Harsh Views About Opioid Addiction
People struggling with opioid addiction often need support from health professionals, but new research suggests they may face judgment from some of the very...