Many older people with dementia still prescribed risky pills, study finds
A new study warns that many older adults with dementia are still being prescribed medications that can be dangerous for their health.
These drugs include...
Study finds natural ‘brake’ that can switch off harmful inflammation
A new study from University College London (UCL) has uncovered a natural process in the body that helps stop inflammation. This breakthrough could lead...
Smart glasses help stroke survivors see the world again
When Glenn Calverley first had a stroke, he thought it was just a bad headache. But then his vision changed, and he knew something...
Faced with heart failure, he took on the challenge to change – and found...
During an exam following a two-week hospital stay, a cardiologist gave James Young II sobering news: His heart was pumping so poorly that he...
New tool predicts prostate cancer death risk with greater accuracy
A new medical tool is giving doctors a better way to understand prostate cancer risks.
This long-term prediction tool helps estimate a man’s risk of...
Can an arthritis drug help find depression?
A new study from Emory University suggests that a drug used to treat inflammation in arthritis might help people with depression feel more motivated.
This...
Simple blood test could change how Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed
A simple blood test, combined with a special ultra-thin material called graphene, may soon help doctors find signs of Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms...
New blood test could help spot and track cancer early
A new study has found a promising way to detect and track cancer using only a blood test. This breakthrough could one day make...
Why your blood pressure is high in doctor’s office
White coat hypertension is a condition where your blood pressure goes up when it’s measured at a doctor’s office but is normal when checked...
Vitamin D may not protect your heart effectively, study finds
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for adults over 65. Many older people also have low levels of Vitamin D in...