Why the 2025 blood pressure guidelines could save millions of lives
High blood pressure remains one of the most common and dangerous health problems worldwide, affecting nearly half of all U.S. adults and contributing to...
Puberty is social—and the pandemic changed that
When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down schools and forced millions of young people into isolation, one thing did not pause—puberty.
For many girls, this period...
Why some lifestyle choices can increase dementia risk
Forty-five percent of dementia cases are potentially preventable, and simple lifestyle choices including exercise, diet and social connection all contribute to your risk score.
But...
Blood test may quickly distinguish stroke type before reaching hospital
A new blood test could help doctors tell the difference between a bleeding stroke and a clot-caused stroke before a patient even reaches the...
Healthy diets may lower diabetes risk across all ethnicities, study finds
A major new study has found that following certain healthy diets may help lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, no matter your...
New method can reduce pain and slow arthritis development
Nearly one in four people over 40 suffers from painful osteoarthritis, a condition that damages the cartilage in joints and often leads to disability.
Currently,...
New AI detect Parkinson’s disease with 86% accuracy
Computer scientists at the University of Rochester have created an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can help detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease just...
Active surveillance helps men avoid unnecessary surgery for prostate cancer
About one in eight men in the United States are diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime.
However, each man’s risk can vary based on...
Yale study reveals how much cancer risk comes from preventable causes
A recent study from Yale University has given scientists and the public a clearer picture of what drives DNA changes that can lead to...
Thyroid drug may increase heart disease risk
Levothyroxine—a synthetic thyroid hormone—has consistently ranked among the top three most prescribed medications in the United States for over a decade, reflecting how common...