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Hearing aids linked to lower risks of dementia, depression, falls

In a new study, researchers found older adults who get a hearing aid for hearing loss have lower risks of dementia, depression or anxiety...

Erectile dysfunction: Causes and common treatments

It is estimated that nearly half of men by age 50 experience some degree of erectile dysfunction in their lives. Although erectile dysfunction may not...

Common high blood pressure drugs may help lower your dementia risk

In a recent study from the University of Leipzig, scientists found that common high blood pressure drugs may help lower dementia risk. They suggest that...

Electronic glove offers ‘humanlike’ features for prosthetic hand users

People with hand amputations experience difficult daily life challenges, often leading to lifelong use of a prosthetic hands and services. An electronic glove, or e-glove,...

Scientists find new drug to treat pancreatic cancer

In a new study, researchers have developed a new drug to treat pancreatic cancer. The new drug targets enzymes involved in the development of pancreatic...

Obesity is shifting cancer to younger people

In a new study, researchers found a shift in obesity-associated cancers to younger people. Typically, these cancers are diagnosed at higher rates among people older...

Healthiest lifestyle may reduce your diabetes risk by 75%

In a new study, researchers found people with the healthiest lifestyle have a 75% lower risk of type 2 diabetes than those with the...

Heart health tips for Hurricane Dorian

With Hurricane Dorian forecast to impact the Florida, Georgia and North and South Carolina coastal areas this week, the American Heart Association, the world’s...

Ultrasound may help diagnose arthritis

In a new study, researchers found that ultrasound could help differentiate between the major types of arthritis when combined with a physical exam and...

This thing may contribute to cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer’s disease

It is known that blood provides the brain’s energy supply in the form of glucose and oxygen. Previous studies have suggested the first change in...