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This quick eye scan could help detect Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers found a quick, non-invasive eye scan can identify changes in the retina that could be used to diagnose Alzheimer's...

Scientists find new way to cure baldness

Few things on earth strike fear into the hearts of men more profoundly than hair loss. But in a new study, researchers found reversing baldness...

These diets help women with diabetes cut heart attack, stroke risk

Eating patterns similar to the Mediterranean diet and the blood pressure-lowering DASH may help older women with Type 2 diabetes ward off heart attacks,...

Walking patterns may help identify specific types of dementia

In a new study, researchers found walking may be a key clinical tool in helping medics accurately identify the specific type of dementia. They found...

This all-in-one pill could reduce blood pressure, cholesterol levels

In a new study, researchers found a single pill containing low doses of three medications to treat high blood pressure and one to lower...

These common drugs may help people survive head, neck, lung cancer

In a new study, researchers found that low-dose aspirin and other anti-inflammatories may improve survival in patients undergoing treatment for some head/neck and lung...

Hidden warnings of sudden cardiac arrest

The most common cause of sudden cardiac death is an abnormal heart rhythm that causes the heart to immediately stop pumping. Sudden cardiac arrest is...

Opioid abuse linked to dangerous heart infection

In a new study, researchers found an alarming number of people in the U.S. are developing infections of either the heart’s inner lining or...

Anemia in early pregnancy linked to autism, ADHD in child

In a new study, researchers found the timing of anemia—a common condition in late pregnancy—can make a big difference for the developing fetus. They found...

This popular ingredient in food may increase your diabetes and obesity risk

Food ingredient propionate is widely used in baked goods, animal feeds, and artificial flavorings. It is a naturally occurring short-chain fatty acid that helps prevents...