This antibody therapy can clear Alzheimer’s plaques
Lecanemab, also known by its brand name Leqembi, is a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that helps remove toxic plaques from the brain and slows...
Scientists find key cause of nerve damage in diabetes
Nerve damage is a painful and common problem for people with diabetes. It causes symptoms like pain, numbness, and difficulty moving.
This condition, known as...
Study finds big cause of plaque buildup in blood vessels
Heart disease is one of the biggest health problems in the world. In the United States, about one out of every four deaths is...
New test can spot a top cause of dementia before symptoms appear
Scientists in Sweden have made a major discovery that could change how we find and treat Lewy body disease, one of the top causes...
Common blood pressure drugs may harm bowel health, study finds
High blood pressure is a common health problem around the world. About one out of every ten adults has it.
If it’s not treated, it...
Scientists discover genetic ‘switch’ that powers pancreatic cancer
Researchers at the Salk Institute have made a major discovery about pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of cancer.
They found a special part...
The order of health problems may affect how long you live
Do you know someone who has more than one long-term health issue, like diabetes, heart disease, or mental health problems?
A new study from the...
A common blood pressure pill might help you live longer
Rilmenidine is a medicine that many doctors prescribe to help lower high blood pressure. But new research shows this drug may have a surprising...
A diabetes drug that could help millions with heart failure
Heart failure is a serious condition that affects over 64 million people around the world. Imagine your heart as a pump that sends blood...
Could common blood pressure drugs raise vision loss risk?
A new study suggests that people taking a common type of blood pressure medicine, called Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs), may have a higher risk...