Your height is linked to risk of abnormal heart rhythm
Atrial fibrillation (AFib), which affects more than 33 million people worldwide, is a common, abnormal heart rhythm.
It is an irregular and often rapid heartbeat...
This mental problem linked to rapid kidney function decline
In a new study, researchers found adults with normal kidney function who had frequent depressive symptoms were more likely to later experience a rapid...
Take a coffee or tea break to protect your liver, study says
Chronic liver diseases rank as the 12th cause of death worldwide and many of these disorders are associated with unhealthy lifestyles. Conversely, a healthier...
Son helps dad after back surgery, then dad helps son after stroke
When 81-year-old Dick Connery had back surgery in 2019, his son Tim Connery became his primary caregiver. Tim moved in temporarily, ran errands and...
Lower exposure to sunshine may increase your colon cancer risk
In a new study from the University of California San Diego, researchers found that inadequate exposure to UVB light from the sun may be...
Have high blood pressure? You may want to check your meds
In a study from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, researchers found nearly 1 in 5 adults with high blood pressure, a leading risk factor...
Brush your teeth to postpone Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from the University of Bergen, researchers found a clear connection between gum disease and Alzheimer´s disease.
They found that gum disease...
This obesity/diabetes drug can help you lose weight, regardless of your age
In a recent study presented at European Congress on Obesity, researchers found obesity drug semaglutide has similar effectiveness across different age groups with regard...
Doctors should screen people over-50s for marijuana use, study suggests
In a recent study published in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, researchers found that older people who use cannabis to relieve...
Artificially sweetened drinks may harm your heart health
In a new study, researchers found that sugary drinks and artificially sweetened beverages are linked to a higher risk of heart disease.
The finding suggests...