Two Blood Tests May Predict Disability
Two common proteins found in blood may help doctors identify very old adults who are more likely to lose their independence in the years...
Your Eyes May Reveal Alzheimer’s Risks
Photographs of the back of the eye may reveal more than problems with vision.
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic found that damage to tiny blood...
Gut Bacteria May Help Trigger Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-lasting autoimmune disease that mainly attacks the joints.
It happens when the immune system, which normally protects the body from infections,...
Common Blood Pressure Drug Linked to Cardiac Arrest Risk
Researchers have found a possible safety concern involving nifedipine, a common medicine used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain.
The study suggests that...
Common Virus May Be the Key to Multiple Sclerosis
Scientists have long searched for the cause of multiple sclerosis, or MS, a disease that damages the brain and spinal cord.
A major study led...
When High Blood Pressure Needs a Closer Look
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world.
It often causes no obvious symptoms, yet over time it can...
Study Finds a Hidden Driver of Heart Disease
Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States, despite major improvements in prevention and treatment.
Doctors can lower well-known risks...
Common Diabetes Drug May Help Prevent Dementia
Research from UNSW Sydney suggests that older people with type 2 diabetes who take the drug may experience slower memory and thinking decline.
Type 2...
Common Painkiller Can Suddenly Lower Blood Pressure
Acetaminophen is one of the most familiar pain medicines in the world, but researchers have found that it can have a surprising effect when...
Diabetes May Raise Risk of This Shoulder Disease
People with diabetes may be much more likely to develop frozen shoulder, according to research that examined evidence from several earlier studies.
The condition can...