How hot and cold can harm your heart health

Scientists found both hot and cold environments trigger a stress response in the human body and can lead to heart problems.

Cholesterol-lowering statins may harm bone health

In a study from the Medical University of Vienna and elsewhere, scientists found for the first time that high doses of cholesterol-lowering statins could...

These drugs linked to post-COVID dementia in older people

In a study from Northwell Health in Glen Oaks, scientists found pre-COVID-19 psychotropic medication use is associated with higher risk for incident dementia following...

Stranded dolphins’ brains show big signs of Alzheimer’s disease

In a study from the University of Glasgow and elsewhere, scientists found the brains of three species of stranded dolphins show classic markers of...

Some high blood pressure drugs may harm women’s heart health

Beta-blockers are medications that reduce high blood pressure and are prescribed for adults with hypertension, a leading cause of heart disease. A recent study from...

Scientists find 4 genes linked to higher suicide risk

Suicide is the cause of over 700,000 deaths annually and is the fourth-leading cause of death among people ages 15 to 29 years old. In...

Researchers find another important cause of Alzheimer’s disease

A recent study from the University of Pennsylvania found that Alzheimer’s Disease is driven by epigenetic changes—how and when certain genes are turned on and...

Drinking coffee to prevent heart disease, stroke

A recent study from Semmelweis University found that up to three cups of coffee per day is linked to a lower risk of stroke...

How to buy medicines safely from an online pharmacy

Have you ever been tempted to buy your medicines from an online pharmacy or another website? You can protect yourself and your family by being...

COVID or the common cold? What to do if you have symptoms this Christmas

There’s a lot to be jolly about this Christmas. COVID has been significantly, although not completely, “defanged”, thanks to vaccines and treatments. Christmas dos, nativity...