A smell test could help catch Lewy body dementia early
Lewy body disease is a serious brain condition that affects how people think, move, and remember things. It is the second most common type...
Popular blood pressure drug may raise risk of bowel problems, study finds
Diverticulosis is a condition that affects the intestines. It causes small pouches or bulges to form in the lining of the bowel.
This condition is...
Cholesterol drugs help your heart—but could affect your brain, weight, or lungs
Doctors often prescribe cholesterol-lowering drugs to help people stay healthy, especially as they get older.
These medications are known for lowering the risk of heart...
Scientists discover deep cause of memory loss in older people
Scientists from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found a key process that may explain why our memory and thinking abilities decline...
What’s the best blood pressure target for older adults?
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious conditions like heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems.
For many...
Why we still don’t really know what long COVID is
Even though millions of people worldwide are believed to have long COVID and hundreds of studies have been published, there’s still no clear, agreed-upon...
New slow-release bladder cancer treatment clears tumors in 82% of patients
A new drug delivery system has shown remarkable success in treating a common form of bladder cancer that had stopped responding to standard therapies.
In...
High-intensity walking boosts stroke recovery effectively
A structured walking program that gradually increases in intensity, combined with standard physical therapy, can significantly improve mobility and quality of life for stroke...
New injection every 6 months can lower high blood pressure effectively
A new clinical trial led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London has found that giving people with high blood pressure an injection...
Low blood sugar linked to eye damage in diabetes, study finds
Low blood sugar, also called hypoglycemia, may do more than make you feel shaky or tired—it could damage your eyes.
A new study funded by...