Son helps dad after back surgery, then dad helps son after stroke
When 81-year-old Dick Connery had back surgery in 2019, his son Tim Connery became his primary caregiver. Tim moved in temporarily, ran errands and...
Lower exposure to sunshine may increase your colon cancer risk
In a new study from the University of California San Diego, researchers found that inadequate exposure to UVB light from the sun may be...
Have high blood pressure? You may want to check your meds
In a study from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, researchers found nearly 1 in 5 adults with high blood pressure, a leading risk factor...
Brush your teeth to postpone Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from the University of Bergen, researchers found a clear connection between gum disease and Alzheimer´s disease.
They found that gum disease...
This obesity/diabetes drug can help you lose weight, regardless of your age
In a recent study presented at European Congress on Obesity, researchers found obesity drug semaglutide has similar effectiveness across different age groups with regard...
Doctors should screen people over-50s for marijuana use, study suggests
In a recent study published in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, researchers found that older people who use cannabis to relieve...
Artificially sweetened drinks may harm your heart health
In a new study, researchers found that sugary drinks and artificially sweetened beverages are linked to a higher risk of heart disease.
The finding suggests...
Your gut health linked to your stroke risk, study finds
In a new study from Cleveland Clinic, researchers found that the gut microbiome impacts stroke severity and functional impairment following stroke.
The results lay the...
This snack food may harm your heart rhythm
In a recent study from FDA, scientists found that eating too much black licorice may lead to an irregular heart rhythm or arrhythmia. The...
Protect yourself from Lyme disease
It’s peak tick weather! Ticks get more active when it’s warm outside. Some carry diseases that can be passed on to you through their...