Five ways to save your legs – by a vascular surgery specialist
Gangrene, or a rapidly spreading foot abscess. Sound like diseases of the past? Well, sadly not.
Leg amputation is one of the oldest surgical procedures....
Early signs of stroke older people should never ignore
A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either by a blockage or a burst blood vessel. It’s a serious medical...
Caring for your heart in your golden years
Your heart works tirelessly every day, and as you grow older, it becomes even more important to take care of it. Heart disease is...
Aspirin does not help prevent colon cancer recurrence
A large international clinical trial led by the National Cancer Center Singapore has found that taking aspirin for three years after standard therapy for...
Many Greenlanders have 10 times higher risk of type 2 diabetes
A specific genetic variant found in 4% of Greenland’s Inuit population dramatically increases their risk of type 2 diabetes by tenfold.
Recent research led by...
How to prevent cataracts naturally and have clear vision after 60
Cataracts are a common eye condition in older adults, especially those over 60. They occur when the clear lens in the eye becomes cloudy,...
How obesity, diabetes, and heart disease are linked in seniors
As we age, our bodies change, and maintaining good health becomes even more important. For many seniors, obesity and diabetes are significant health challenges...
Exercise could prevent dementia by boosting insulin function
A study led by scientists at Rutgers University-New Brunswick has found that exercise may directly improve brain function by activating specialized cells involved in...
COPD is the 6th leading death cause in the US
Chronic lower respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are a significant cause of death in the United States and around the world....
A new breakthrough in pancreatic cancer treatment
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, with survival rates remaining alarmingly low. Only 12% of men and 14% of women...