Scientists Find Better Parkinson’s Treatments
Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common brain disorders in older adults, affecting millions of people around the world. It mainly causes shaking,...
Scientists Find a Possible Way to Reverse Joint Aging
Osteoarthritis affects millions of people and becomes more common with age.
The condition slowly damages cartilage, the smooth and flexible tissue that covers the ends...
Scientists Finds a New Disease That Damages Blood Vessels and the Liver
Scientists have identified a rare genetic disease that can cause severe inflammation in blood vessels and damage the liver from a very young age.
The...
Study Finds a Surprising Cause of Autism
Scientists are learning more about the biology behind conditions that affect the brain, including autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Genes, brain chemicals and...
Common Painkiller Could Harm Kidneys When Taken with Blood Pressure Drugs
A common painkiller found in many medicine cabinets may become risky when it is combined with certain blood pressure medicines.
Researchers at the University of...
Common Medicines Linked to Faster Memory Loss in Older People
A group of commonly used medicines may be linked to a greater risk of memory and thinking problems in older adults, according to research...
Quiet Warning Signs Your Arteries Are Clogged
Clogged arteries can develop for years without causing obvious problems. The condition, called atherosclerosis, happens when fatty material and other substances collect inside artery...
Bacteria in the Nose May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
The nose may do much more than allow us to smell flowers, food, and smoke. Research suggests it may also provide some germs with...
Top Blood Pressure Number May Matter More Than Doctors Once Thought
High blood pressure affects huge numbers of adults and is one of the most important risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
Because it often...
Cholesterol May Damage the Heart from the Inside
Cholesterol is best known for building up in arteries and increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
But scientists have discovered another way excess...