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This stroke drug may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease

This stroke drug may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers found that a drug currently developed for treating stroke patients could also prevent Alzheimer's disease. They found that the drug...
More vitamin D could boost memory, but may slow you down

More vitamin D could boost memory, but may slow you down

In a new study, researchers found vitamin D could improve memory performance in older people. However, when taking too much vitamin D supplements, it could...
These 5 things could protect people from dementia

These 5 things could protect people from dementia

As we get old, our cognitive functions naturally decline.  But for some people, their cognitive ability changes faster, and this could lead to mild...
Scientists find a new way to target drug-resistant cancer cells

Scientists find a new way to target drug-resistant cancer cells

Scientists come up with a new approach to targeting cancer cells that circumvents a challenge faced by currently available cancer drugs. A cancer target is...
This drug may protect kidney and heart health in people with diabetes

This drug may protect kidney and heart health in people with diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that a drug could lower the risk of kidney failure in people with type 2 diabetes and kidney...
Scientists develop new treatment for most common type of stroke

Scientists develop new treatment for most common type of stroke

In a new study, researchers have developed a new treatment for the most common type of stroke. The treatment is a nerve stimulation therapy called...
New harm of obesity to men with prostate cancer risk

New harm of obesity to men with prostate cancer risk

It is known that obesity is a big risk factor for many diseases, such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. In a new...
Controlling blood pressure and blood sugar could protect your heart rhythm

Controlling blood pressure and blood sugar could protect your heart rhythm

In a new study, researchers found that controlling blood pressure and blood sugar levels can help prevent heart block, a common form of heart...

5 habits could help you have healthy blood pressure levels

High blood pressure is a chronic health condition that can lead to heart disease and stroke. One key to fighting the condition is having healthy...
Car accidents may increase risks of heart failure, stroke

Car accidents may increase risks of heart failure, stroke

In a new study, researchers found that car accidents may increase risks of heart failure and stroke in older people. They found that older people...