This diabetes drug may increase risk of heart problems
A recent study from Yale School of Public Health and other institutions has found that the diabetes drug rosiglitazone is linked to a higher...
Shingles vaccine may lower dementia risk by 20%, study finds
A surprising public health policy in Wales may have revealed powerful evidence that the shingles vaccine could help reduce the risk of developing dementia.
In...
Why some people experience vision problems first in Alzheimer’s
A new study from University College London (UCL) has found that differences in brain protein distribution and inflammation may help explain why some people...
Intense walking program could improve stroke recovery
A new study shows that a structured walking program with increasing intensity, combined with regular physical therapy, can greatly improve mobility and quality of...
Two workouts a week can lower diabetes heart death risk by 33%
People with diabetes are often told to exercise regularly to stay healthy. But busy schedules or health issues can make it hard to be...
Weekly injection may improve life for Parkinson’s patients
People with Parkinson’s disease may soon be able to manage their symptoms with a simple weekly injection instead of taking pills several times a...
Music therapy could strongly benefit people with dementia
A new study in the UK has found that using music therapy on dementia wards could help calm patients and improve their care.
Researchers from...
Simple global plan could save millions from high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the biggest causes of heart disease and stroke. These health problems take millions of...
Diabetes drugs may protect against Alzheimer’s, study finds
Two medications commonly used to lower blood sugar in people with Type 2 diabetes may also help protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease and...
Blood test may predict dementia up to 10 years in advance
Scientists from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have found that specific blood biomarkers can predict whether a person is likely to develop dementia—up to...