New ultrasound treatment effectively reduces Parkinson’s symptoms
In a study from the University of Maryland, scientists found that patients with Parkinson's disease achieved a big improvement in their tremors, mobility, and...
Common constipation drug linked to higher risk of dementia
Laxatives are a type of medicine that can help you empty your bowels if you're having trouble going to the toilet.
They're widely used to treat...
1 in 5 people with hypertension take a drug causing higher blood pressure
Scientists from Harvard recently found that nearly 1 in 5 people with hypertension may be unintentionally taking a drug for another condition that causes...
Long-term alcohol drinking may increase risk of COVID-19 complications
In a study from the Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) in Mannheim/Germany, scientists found that frequent alcohol drinking may lead to an increased...
Air pollution can speed bone loss from common disease
In a study from Columbia University, scientists found higher levels of air pollutants are linked to bone damage among older women.
The effects were most...
Active, healthy, pregnant … and in need of a new aortic valve
Erin Kidwell had worked all day and needed a break.
Exercise is her favorite release, so she did a few squats and jumping jacks, then...
Faster aging may cause bowel cancer
In a study from the University of Bristol, scientists found how accelerated biological aging measured by an epigenetic clock may increase the risk of...
Drug for skin diseases may treat alcohol addiction
In a study from Oregon Health & Science University and elsewhere, scientists found a pill used to treat a common skin disease as an...
Which blood pressure number can predict your dementia, stroke risk?
Scientists from the University of Miami recently found that the bottom number (diastolic blood pressure) on a blood pressure test could be important when...
How depression, burnout impact your heart health
But in cases where feelings of depression and/or sadness persist for at least two weeks or more, that stress can begin to take a...