Thyroid problems linked to higher risk of dementia
In a study from Brown University, scientists found older people with hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid, may be at increased risk of developing dementia.
The...
Low-dose steroids linked to higher heart disease risk
In a study from Leeds University, scientists found that patients receiving low-dose steroids are at increased risk of heart disease.
Glucocorticoids are steroids widely prescribed...
Low blood pressure may increase early death risk in older people
In a study from the University of Exeter, scientists found a link between low blood pressure (below 130/80) and higher death risk in older...
Diabetes and oral diseases affect each other and hinder treatment
In a study from the University of Helsinki, scientists found that common chronic diseases and problems linked to oral health have detrimental and long-term...
Common gene variant linked to COVID death, study finds
It may be the most baffling quirk of COVID: What manifests as minor, flu-like symptoms in some individuals spiral into severe disease, disability, and...
Bad dreams could be early warning of Parkinson’s disease
In a study from the University of Birmingham, scientists found older adults who start to experience bad dreams or nightmares could be exhibiting the...
A healthy lifestyle almost reduces dementia risk by 50% in people with type 2...
In a study from the University of Glasgow, scientists found a healthy lifestyle reduces the risk of dementia in those with type 2 diabetes...
Newer drug could improve outcomes, lower cost in treating stroke
In a study from The University of Texas at Austin, scientists found a newer-generation clot-busting drug called tenecteplase outperforms the traditional treatment for ischemic...
New blood test for frontotemporal dementia diagnosis
In a study from the University of Eastern Finland, scientists found that blood-based measurement of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) enables distinguishing patients with...
More older people should be checking blood pressure at home
In a study from Michigan Medicine, scientists found that only 48% of people aged 50 to 80 who take blood pressure medications or have...