What really causes dementia? A simple guide to the different types
Dementia isn’t just one disease—it’s a word used to describe a group of symptoms that affect the brain.
People with dementia often have trouble remembering...
How to keep AMD vision loss in check
Changes to your eyesight are normal with age. You may be less able to see up close without reading glasses. It may take your...
Sent home twice by doctors, she had a heart attack at home
Barbara Collura couldn't understand why she became breathless and sweaty simply from climbing the stairs to a balcony at a concert.
At 58, the retired...
Coffee or green tea? What they really mean for your blood pressure
Many people around the world begin their mornings with either a cup of coffee or green tea. Coffee is well known for helping people...
New blood test can detect many types of cancer early
Scientists in China have developed a new blood test that can find many types of cancer early, with impressive accuracy. This test, created by...
Cholesterol and fat levels in blood may help predict Alzheimer’s risk
A new study has found that the types of fats and cholesterol in a person’s blood may influence their chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease,...
How vitamin D can benefit your blood pressure health
When most people think of vitamin D, they usually think about strong bones and a healthy immune system. That’s because this vitamin helps our...
This cancer drug shows promise for treating heart failure
Researchers at the University of Virginia have made a promising discovery that could lead to new treatments for heart failure—using a drug originally designed...
Lying down may help detect high blood pressure more effectively
Most people are used to having their blood pressure checked while sitting comfortably at the doctor’s office. It’s been the standard method for decades,...
Scientists find a surprising cause of autism
Scientists have been working hard in recent years to understand brain conditions like autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. These are complex disorders that can...