A new way to predict survival in older heart failure patients
Heart failure is a serious long-term illness that affects millions of older adults around the world. It happens when the heart becomes too weak...
Anti-inflammatory diet may lower your cancer risk
Colorectal cancer, which affects the colon and rectum, is one of the most common cancers worldwide. It often develops slowly over many years, sometimes...
ADHD drug may cut alcohol use, improving cognitive functions
Alcohol use disorder is a serious health problem that affects millions of people around the world. In the United States alone, nearly 29 million...
Common blood pressure drugs linked to hidden gut problems
Diverticulosis is a condition in which small pouches form in the wall of the intestines. These pouches usually appear in the lower part of...
Scientists discover a hidden cause of heart disease
For many years, doctors have worked to prevent heart disease by controlling diabetes, lowering blood pressure, and reducing cholesterol levels.
Medicines such as aspirin and...
Common blood pressure pill may help you live longer
Scientists from the University of Liverpool have found that a common blood pressure medicine called rilmenidine may slow aging and extend lifespan.
This surprising discovery...
What Is the safest blood pressure level for older people?
High blood pressure is very common in older adults and is a major cause of heart attacks and strokes. As people age, their blood...
Popular cholesterol drug linked to kidney diseases
A new study from Johns Hopkins University has raised fresh concerns about rosuvastatin, a common drug used to lower cholesterol. Cholesterol is a fatty...
Vitamin D has surprising effects on memory and reaction time in older people
A recent study from Rutgers University explored how vitamin D affects brain function in older adults.
Many people know vitamin D helps keep bones strong,...
Scientists find a big hidden cause of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer in the world. The most common form is called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, or PDAC.
This...