Blood tests may help predict stroke risk in people with this heart problem
A new study suggests that certain substances in the blood may help identify people with a type of irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation (AFib)...
Coffee may lower dementia risk in people with high blood pressure
A new study by researchers at Ningxia Medical University in China suggests that regular coffee consumption may reduce the risk of dementia in people with high blood pressure (hypertension).
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These common drugs could lower dementia risk, study shows
New research suggests that certain medications, including antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and anti-inflammatory drugs, may lower the risk of developing dementia. This study analyzed health...
Depression drug ketamine could treat PTSD, study shows
A new study has found that small doses of liquid ketamine, taken in a clinical setting, can significantly reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder...
New breakthroughs in diabetes treatment
Diabetes is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and researchers are constantly working on new ways to improve treatment and quality of...
Natural ways to help control high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. If left untreated, it can lead to serious health...
Flossing might help lower stroke and heart disease risks
Taking care of your teeth may do more than just keep your smile bright. A new study suggests that flossing regularly could lower the...
A simple blood test can accurately detect colon cancer
A new study has found that a simple blood test can accurately detect colon cancer in middle-aged and older adults. The research, published in...
Research shows big cause of autism and ADHD
Scientists from the University of Maryland School of Medicine have discovered a link between inflammation in children and how certain brain cells develop. This...
This method helps cut heart attack and stroke risk in half
A new study from HealthPartners Institute found that people with high blood pressure who used a telemonitoring program had about half the risk of...