Research discovers new cause of cognitive decline in older people
Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have made an exciting discovery that could explain why our memory and learning abilities often...
Could blood pressure medicine increase the risk of eye disease?
A new study from the United Kingdom has found that a common type of blood pressure medicine might be linked to a higher risk...
Timing of cancer diagnosis affects survival in colon cancer
A major new study using one of the world’s largest cancer databases has found that the timing of a colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnosis—especially in...
Simple muscle ultrasound can catch diabetes early
A simple ultrasound scan of a person’s thigh or shoulder might help doctors find early signs of diabetes—even before a blood test can. A...
How to distinguish dementia from normal aging
As people grow older, it’s natural to experience some changes in memory. Forgetting a name or misplacing your glasses once in a while is...
Daily walking can help prevent chronic low back pain, study finds
A new study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology has found that people who walk more than 100 minutes a day have...
How diet can reverse fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease is becoming more common, especially as rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes continue to rise. It happens when too much...
10 early signs of dementia everyone should know
Dementia is a condition that affects the brain and causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. It is not a normal part of aging,...
Can high blood pressure cause chronic kidney disease?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it usually doesn’t cause noticeable symptoms—but it can do a...
Why a cough could be a warning sign of heart failure
When most people think of heart problems, symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath usually come to mind. But for many individuals living...