Minor strokes carry long-term risk of major stroke, study finds
Even a small warning stroke—known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or a minor stroke—can leave a person at high risk for a full-blown...
AI in colonoscopy can improve cancer detection
New research led by a Norwegian team has found that using artificial intelligence (AI) during colonoscopy screenings can slightly improve the detection of small...
Study shows big causes of Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that affects nearly one million people in the United States. It makes everyday activities harder by causing symptoms...
Loss of smell may signal early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
Our sense of smell does more than help us enjoy food or notice danger, like smoke from a fire. New research suggests it may...
Medical marijuana for pain may slightly raise risk of heart rhythm problems
A new study from Gentofte University Hospital in Denmark has found that people using medical marijuana to treat chronic pain may have a small...
Keeping blood pressure low may help older adults live healthier lives
High blood pressure, or hypertension, happens when the force of blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels stays too high for too...
Drinking coffee this way may lower risk of stroke and heart disease
A new study from Semmelweis University has found that drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may help protect your heart and...
Blood pressure drug shows promise for slowing aging and extending life
Scientists from the University of Liverpool have discovered that a common blood pressure medication, rilmenidine, may help slow the aging process and extend lifespan....
Cholesterol drugs may have unexpected side effects
Cholesterol-lowering drugs are commonly prescribed to help prevent heart disease and other health problems, especially as we get older.
These medicines are important tools for...
Common blood pressure drug may be linked to this skin disease
Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that affects millions of people around the world. It causes red, dry, and scaly patches that can be...