Long Meal Intervals May Increase Early Death Risk in Older People
Going for long periods without eating has become popular in recent years, with some people using fasting schedules in hopes of improving weight, blood...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease May Harm the Lungs
Inflammatory bowel disease is best known for causing problems in the digestive system, but its effects do not always stop there.
A new study suggests...
Fitness May Help Protect Aging Kidneys
Keeping the heart and lungs fit may do more than make exercise easier.
A new study from researchers in Japan suggests that people with better...
Dementia and Stroke Risks May Start from Mental Health Issues
Dementia in a person in their thirties is rare, but a new study has uncovered a surprising pattern.
Younger adults with severe mental illness were...
Stopping Blood Pressure Drugs May Be Safe for Some Older People
Older adults living in long-term care often take many medicines every day.
A large U.S. study suggests that carefully stopping some blood pressure medicines may...
Can Eating Potatoes Affect Your Blood Pressure?
Potatoes are eaten in countless forms, from baked potatoes at dinner to fries served with fast food. Because they contain a lot of starch,...
Scientists Find a Major Cause of Prostate Cancer Spread
Scientists have identified a biological change that may help explain why some prostate cancers become much more aggressive and spread to other parts of...
Cannabis Use Affects the Body Surprisingly
Cannabis use has become increasingly common in the United States as more states have legalized it for medical or recreational purposes.
But scientists are still...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Cause Dangerous Gut Issue
Medicines used to lower high blood pressure save lives by reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
But research suggests that one type of...
Kidney Disease Warning Signs Older People Should Know
Kidney disease can be difficult to notice, especially in older adults. It often develops slowly, and many people do not feel sick until their...