Stroke death rate increasing for middle-aged Americans
In more than half of all counties across the country, a growing percentage of middle-aged Americans are dying of strokes, according to a new...
Cannabis could reduce depression in people with PTSD
In a new study, researchers found that cannabis may be helping Canadians cope with the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
In an analysis of...
Both numbers in blood pressure reading could predict future stroke, heart attack
Systolic pressure is the upper number in a blood pressure reading. It measures how hard the heart pumps blood into arteries.
Diastolic pressure is the...
Scientists solve a big puzzle of Alzheimer’s disease
Years before symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease occur, damaging proteins amyloid beta and tau accumulate in the brain.
Scientists have found that amyloid accumulates first, but...
Short sleep may harm women’s bone health
In a new study, researchers found getting too little sleep was linked to a higher risk of having a low bone mineral density (BMD)...
Eye problems may be linked to brain diseases
In a new study, researchers have found new evidence that there is an underlying link between degeneration of the eye and brain.
They found that...
Vitamin D may benefit people with skin cancer
In a new study, researchers found that vitamin D influences the behavior of melanoma cells in the lab by making them less aggressive.
They discovered...
Trouble sleeping? Insomnia slinked to high risk of stroke, heart attack
In a new study, researchers found people who have trouble sleeping may be more likely to have a stroke, heart attack or other heart...
Parkinson’s disease and bladder health: What you should know
Anne Pelletier-Cameron, M.D., often jokes to her patients that she’s a female plumber of the lower urinary tract.
On a more professional note, however, she’s...
Five reasons it can be hard to talk to your doctor—and four ways to...
If you've ever left your doctor's office with unanswered questions that you felt too rushed or embarrassed to ask, you're not alone, according to...