Good cholesterol linked to Alzheimer’s disease in these people
A new study suggests that high levels of HDL cholesterol, often called “good cholesterol,” may be linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease...
Strong differences in safety between two blood pressure drugs
Researchers at Columbia University have finished a large and important study on blood pressure medicine. They followed more than 730,000 people for 17 years,...
Older women may have higher inflammation risk in eye diseases
New research shows that older women may be more at risk of harmful inflammation when receiving gene therapy for serious eye diseases.
Scientists at the...
Facial signs of fatty liver disease everyone needs to know
Fatty liver disease is becoming more common as more people struggle with obesity and lead inactive lifestyles. This condition happens when fat builds up...
Best blood pressure target for older adults
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, happens when blood pushes too hard against the walls of your arteries for a long time.
It is...
A new way to slow aging and inflammation in older people
Scientists have discovered a gene that may play a big role in the aging process. This finding could lead to new ways to treat...
Could a common drug help delay joint replacements?
Osteoarthritis is a condition that many people develop as they age. It happens when the cartilage in the joints wears down.
Cartilage acts like a...
B vitamins may help lower blood pressure, study finds
A new study suggests that B vitamins may help lower blood pressure, especially for people whose blood pressure stays high even after taking medicine.
Researchers...
Irregular heartbeat may strongly raise death risks in heart disease and stroke
In the UK, a heart condition called atrial fibrillation, or AF, has become a major area of health research. AF happens when the heart...
Common plastic chemical linked to many heart deaths worldwide
A new study suggests that a chemical used in making plastic household items may have contributed to over 356,000 deaths from heart disease worldwide...