A weak heart also damages your brain
If the heart pumps too little blood into the body, the brain is usually not adequately supplied with oxygen.
Until now, however, it was unclear...
COVID-19: What you should and shouldn’t do now
Avoiding panic, steering clear of sick people, and washing your hands are the most important things to do in preparation for COVID-19, experts say.
The...
Sleep should be added as measure of heart health
Adding sleep to seven established metrics could create a stronger tool for predicting heart disease risk among middle-aged and older adults, new research shows.
The...
Popular weight loss diet may bring risks to your heart health
The ketogenic diet might seem counterintuitive to good heart health.
After all, it’s a low-carb, high-fat diet rich in meats, eggs, nuts and dairy. Fruits,...
Common arthritis treatment may damage your joints
Osteoarthritis of the hip and knee are common and debilitating joint disorders.
Physicians often inject anti-inflammatory corticosteroids into the joint to treat the pain and...
Weight loss surgery may increase bone fracture risk
In a new study, researchers found that people who undergo weight loss surgery may face a higher risk of bone fractures.
The research was conducted...
Why high-protein foods may increase your heart disease risk
Phenylalanine is an amino acid found in many foods, including plant- and animal-based protein sources like meat, beans, and soy.
In a new study, researchers...
This new drug may treat cancer, Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and more
In a new study, researchers found a new drug that holds exciting possibilities for the treatment of cancers and many other diseases.
The research was...
This diet may help prevent, reverse aging in brain
In a new study, researchers found that brain changes associated with aging can be seen at a much younger age than would be expected,...
This new drug may slow or reverse age-related cognitive decline
In two new studies from the University of California, Berkeley and elsewhere, researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to detect a leaking blood-brain barrier...