Widely used blood pressure drugs may raise blood pressure in some patients
Half of all Americans have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, and many don’t even know they have it.
According to the National Institute...
Scientists find effective way to treat memory loss linked to Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia but the changes in brain cell function underlying memory loss remains poorly understood.
The first...
Over 40% of Americans misled others about having COVID-19 and use of precautions
In a study from the University of Utah, scientists found four of 10 Americans surveyed reported that they were often less than truthful about...
Scientists find drug to treat Lewy body dementia
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a disease associated with abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein in the brain.
These deposits, called Lewy bodies, affect chemicals...
Extreme heat and drought are driving Valley fever’s increase in California
Valley fever, also called coccidioidomycosis, is an infection caused by the fungus Coccidioides.
The fungus is known to live in the soil in the southwestern United...
CT and MRI scans may fail to detect pancreatic cancer tumors
Pancreatic cancer occurs when malignant cells develop in a part of the pancreas.
This may affect how the pancreas works, including the functioning of the...
10,000 steps a day may help reduce your dementia risk by 50%
According to the National Institute of Aging, dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning — thinking, remembering, and reasoning — to such an extent...
Eating plenty of apples, berries and tea linked to lower dementia risk
We’re often told to eat more fruits and vegetables – and for good reason.
Many of the nutrients found in fruits and vegetables are responsible...
For people with cancer, heart disease prevention is very important
Are you at risk for heart problems during and after cancer treatment?
This depends on how healthy your heart is and the specific drugs you'll...
Scientists find how COVID-19 affects the colon
In a study from MedUni Vienna, scientists analyzed the manifestations of COVID-19 in the lungs and colon and pinpointed the differences at a molecular...