Cholesterol Drugs Have Surprising Effects on the Whole Body
High cholesterol is one of the most common health problems around the world. As people get older, many are told by their doctors that...
Older People May Be Able to Delay Blood Pressure Drugs Under New Guidelines
High blood pressure is one of the most common health conditions affecting older adults. As people age, their blood pressure often rises, increasing the...
A Bandage-Sized Device Could Let Doctors Listen to Your Heart From Miles Away
Imagine wearing a small patch on your chest that quietly listens to your heart and lungs throughout the day.
Instead of waiting for a doctor's...
Why This Diabetes Drug Could Help Your Body Age More Slowly
For decades, researchers have searched for ways to slow the biological processes that contribute to aging.
While healthy habits such as exercise, nutritious diets, and...
A Strong Link Between Ultraprocessed Grains and Digestive Disease
Over the past few decades, inflammatory bowel disease has become increasingly common in many parts of the world.
Conditions such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative...
A Stronger Flu Vaccine Could Offer Better Protection for Older People
For many people, the flu is an unpleasant but temporary illness. A few days of fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, and fatigue are...
Continuous Glucose Monitors Could Benefit These Diabetes Patients
Managing type 2 diabetes can be a daily challenge. People often need to balance medications, diet, physical activity, stress levels, and regular blood sugar...
Could Highly Processed Grains Increase Your Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
Inflammatory bowel disease, often called IBD, is a group of long-term conditions that cause inflammation in the digestive tract.
The two main forms are Crohn's...
Why One Flu Shot May Keep More Older People Out of the Hospital
Every year, influenza, commonly known as the flu, affects millions of people around the world.
For many people, the illness causes several days of coughing,...
Disrupted metabolism linked to heart failure
The human heart is one of the hardest-working organs in the body. It never takes a day off and requires a continuous supply of...