Common Mineral May Help Clear Artery Plaque
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, and one major cause is a slow process that damages the arteries.
Over many years, cholesterol,...
Hidden Signs of Liver Disease After 65
Liver disease can develop quietly, and the warning signs may be especially easy to miss in older adults.
Tiredness, poor appetite, swelling or confusion may...
Major Causes of Blood Pressure Fluctuation
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps. It naturally changes throughout the day,...
Diabetes-Drug Combo Work Better to Treat the Disease
Type 2 diabetes develops when the body can no longer use insulin as well as it should. Insulin is a hormone that helps move...
Common Sleep Drugs Linked to Dementia Risk
Millions of people have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or waking too early. When these problems continue, they are often described as insomnia.
Poor sleep...
This Twice-a-Year Shot May Lower High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure affects huge numbers of people and is a major cause of heart attacks and strokes.
For many patients, controlling it means remembering...
Study Finds a New Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have found new clues about what may happen in the brain before Alzheimer’s disease develops.
The research suggests that problems with the way cells...
Half of Older People with This Eye Disease May Not Know It
Glaucoma can slowly steal a person’s sight without causing pain or obvious warning signs.
The disease damages the optic nerve, the important bundle of nerve...
Lower Blood Pressure May Protect Older Hearts Better
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in older adults. It happens when blood repeatedly pushes against artery walls with...
Common Drug May Beat Aspirin for Heart Disease Prevention
A large new study suggests that clopidogrel, a common medicine used to prevent blood clots, may offer better long-term protection than aspirin for people...