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...
This health problem in middle-age may predict heart failure later in life
Coronary artery calcium is the buildup of calcified plaque made up of fat, calcium, and cholesterol.
The calcium in the plaque is different from dietary...
Scientists find new cancer gene drivers
Scientists have found evidence of how some genes drive the progression of cancer.
Scientists have long searched for “driver” genes that fuel the progression of...