Why the brain becomes more vulnerable with age
Why do some people stay mentally healthy when they are young, but later in life become more likely to suffer from brain disorders like...
Lowering blood pressure can prevent diabetes complication
People with type 2 diabetes face many health risks, and one of the most dangerous but often overlooked complications is called cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy...
AI and light technology can improve Parkinson’s diagnosis and treatment
Parkinson’s disease is a serious brain condition that affects movement.
Famous people like Muhammad Ali and Michael J. Fox have lived with it. It causes...
Potatoes may lower blood pressure without causing weight gain
Potatoes have often been blamed for weight gain and poor health, but new research shows they may actually help lower blood pressure without adding...
Mediterranean diet helps reduce inflammatory disease symptoms by 75%
More than 60 million people around the world suffer from psoriasis, a long-lasting skin condition that causes red, itchy, and flaky patches on the...
New tool helps doctors pick the best blood pressure drugs
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than a billion people around the world.
It is a major health problem because it often...
A sweet mango a day may keep diabetes doctor away
If you’re trying to avoid diabetes or manage your blood sugar, it might seem obvious to pick a snack with less sugar.
For example, between...
Very low carb diet can reduce blood pressure, sugar, and body weight
Many adults in the U.S. are living with serious health conditions like high blood pressure (hypertension), prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes.
Many of them are...
Flying may raise lung blood pressure, especially in older people
Flying on an airplane may raise blood pressure in the lungs, especially for older people.
A new study from Oxford University found that the lower...
A natural compound that can fight against stroke
Scientists in Hungary have discovered that a natural compound called DMT may help protect the brain after a stroke.
This compound, known for its psychedelic...