Do people with dementia know they have it?
Dementia is often associated with fear, not only because it affects memory but also because it gradually impacts a person’s ability to think, reason,...
Common blood pressure drug may increase suicide risk
A recent study has raised concerns about a possible link between a common type of blood pressure medication and an increased risk of suicide.
The...
Alcohol increases risk of severe head injuries in older adults who fall
Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults in the United States, often resulting in serious consequences like traumatic brain injuries.
In 2021,...
These people more likely to take aspirin despite health risks
In 2019, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association revised their recommendations on daily low-dose aspirin use.
Once widely believed to prevent...
Teen’s face went numb at the start of a calculus exam. Another migraine? No....
It was midterm week at Clarence High School in New York and senior Maddy Ferriter was ready.
At 9 a.m., she took her seat in...
Sugary and artificially sweetened drinks linked to chronic kidney disease
A new study suggests that drinking too many sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened beverages may increase the risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD). Researchers...
How bacteria spread in the blood and why it matters
Bacteremia, also known as blood poisoning, happens when bacteria enter the bloodstream and spread through the body. Normally, the immune system fights off bacteria...
Personalized hearing care may prevent brain diseases in older adults
A new study from University College London (UCL) suggests that a personalized approach to hearing care could help protect cognitive health in older adults...
Media coverage overlooks chronic diseases despite their high death toll
Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for 70% of annual deaths, yet they receive far less media attention...
Popular weight-loss drug is linked to vision loss, study finds
A new study suggests that people taking semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) may have a slightly increased risk of developing a rare but potentially blinding eye condition called nonarteritic...