Surprising study finds married older adults may face higher dementia risk
A new long-term study has found something unexpected: older adults who are divorced or never married may actually have a lower risk of developing...
Hormone therapy may help the heart in younger menopausal women
Many people don’t realize that menopause can have a big impact on a woman’s heart health.
As women age and go through menopause—the natural end...
Chewing gum made from beans could help stop the spread of flu and herpes
Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have developed an antiviral chewing gum that may help reduce the spread of common viruses like influenza and...
This accurate blood test can help track Alzheimer’s development
A team of scientists has created a new blood test that can do more than just detect Alzheimer’s disease. It can also show how...
New drug shows promise for treating uncontrolled high blood pressure
A new blood pressure medication called lorundrostat has shown promising results in reducing blood pressure among patients whose hypertension is not well controlled, according to a...
Lower ‘bad’ cholesterol levels may lower risk of dementia, study finds
A large new study has found that people with lower levels of LDL cholesterol—commonly known as “bad” cholesterol—have a reduced risk of developing dementia,...
Early heart trouble linked to smaller brain volumes
People who show early signs of heart problems may also begin to experience changes in their brain that are connected to dementia—such as shrinking...
Chewing gum made from beans may help fight common and deadly viruses
In today’s connected world, viruses can spread quickly across countries and continents, causing serious health problems and major economic losses. Recent years have shown...
Alcohol-related liver disease: signs, stages, and how to take action
Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) is a growing global health concern, and it can be life-threatening if left untreated. The liver plays a vital role...
Study shows the key to stopping harmful inflammation in older people
Chronic inflammation is a long-lasting, harmful reaction from the body’s immune system. Unlike the short-term inflammation that helps heal injuries or fight infections, chronic...