A simple plan to save millions from high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most dangerous health problems in the world.
It is a major cause of heart attacks...
Epilepsy drugs linked to higher risk of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It causes tremors, muscle stiffness, and difficulty with movement and balance,...
Scientists find how to stop Alzheimer’s before it starts
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, and it affects millions of older adults around the world.
It slowly damages memory, thinking, and...
Scientists find a big hidden cause of high blood pressure
Scientists from Brigham and Women’s Hospital have found that a hormone called aldosterone may play a much bigger role in high blood pressure than...
Big causes of age-related muscle weakness you need to know
Many people assume that losing muscle strength is a natural part of aging. We often think our muscles simply wear out over time, leading...
Yo-yo dieting linked to kidney disease in type 1 diabetes
People with type 1 diabetes who experience frequent weight gain and loss—also known as yo-yo dieting—may face a higher risk of developing kidney disease,...
Blood test may predict risk of severe respiratory disease
A new blood test supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) may help predict who is most likely to develop serious lung diseases...
Too much salt can cause brain inflammation, high blood pressure
A new study from McGill University has found that eating too much salt may do more than just affect your heart and kidneys—it can...
This natural protein can remove toxic clumps behind Alzheimer’s
Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have made an exciting discovery that could change how we understand and treat Alzheimer’s disease.
They found that...
These brain layers get stronger with age
A new study from Germany shows that the human brain may age more gently than we thought—especially in the area responsible for touch.
Researchers from...