Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to dementia, study warns
Scientists from the University of South Australia have found a direct link between low vitamin D levels and an increased risk of dementia.
Vitamin D...
Why more cannabis users end up in the ER with severe vomiting
In the past ten years, more people have been going to emergency rooms because of stomach pain and long episodes of vomiting.
Many of these...
Doctors treat lung cancer patient after cancer metastasized to her brain
For many people, difficulties with swallowing a pill might not be cause for concern.
Linda Rossi, however, knew something was wrong when she found herself...
Omega-3 heart benefits may disappear fast after you stop
A new study from scientists in Finland has found that the heart health benefits of a fatty acid in fish oil can vary a...
This drug can treat high blood pressure and kidney disease more effectively
Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, originally developed to manage type 2 diabetes, have shown impressive protective effects for the heart and kidneys.
Now, new preclinical...
Gum disease may increase risk of brain damage
A new study shows that gum disease may be connected to damage in the brain. This damage appears as white spots on brain scans,...
This sleep problem may double Parkinson’s risk
A new study shows that people who do not treat their obstructive sleep apnea may face a much higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
The...
Just days before Thanksgiving, she had a stroke on a train
On a November morning a year ago, in between her 52nd birthday and Thanksgiving, Kim Spight decided to take a train to church.
Normally, she...
This easy daily habit cuts heart disease risk by 66%
Taking longer, steady walks—just 10 to 15 minutes at a time—can make a big difference in your heart health.
A new study has found that...
Memory loss in older people may be reversible, study shows
Memory loss doesn’t have to be a normal part of getting older.
New research from Virginia Tech has found that certain changes in the brain...