Can drinking alcohol cause dementia?
Alcohol-related dementia (ARD), also known as alcoholic dementia, is a type of cognitive decline caused by long-term excessive alcohol consumption.
It occurs when alcohol damages brain cells,...
Can blood pressure drug beta-blockers harm your sleep?
Getting enough sleep is important for staying healthy and feeling good. But for many people, a good night’s rest isn’t always easy to get....
Scientists can predict who develops type 2 diabetes and who reverses it
Prediabetes is a warning sign that blood sugar levels are higher than normal, and it often leads to type 2 diabetes. However, not everyone...
Safe and effective exercises for seniors with high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition among seniors, but the good news is that regular exercise can help manage it. Research...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says antidepressants are harder to quit than heroin – is...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been sworn in as the US health and human services secretary, despite saying a few things that raised eyebrows...
Do you have knee pain from osteoarthritis? You might not need surgery. Here’s what...
Most people with knee osteoarthritis can control their pain and improve their mobility without surgery, according to updated treatment guidelines from the Australian Commission...
Early exposure to herpes virus may cause lifelong cognitive impairment
A new study led by researchers at Dartmouth, in collaboration with Harvard Medical School, has found that even a tiny dose of the herpes...
Pay attention to 4 health factors to prevent new heart syndrome
About 90% of U.S. adults meet the criteria for a newly recognized syndrome that comes from a combination of heart disease, kidney disease, type...
Recreational exercise can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes
A new study has shown that taking time to do moderate to vigorous exercise during your free time can help lower your risk of...
New method improves early detection of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers worldwide. Only 13% of patients survive for five years or more after being diagnosed. In Ireland...