Childhood inflammation may quietly cause autism and mental diseases
Scientists are working hard to understand how brain disorders such as autism and schizophrenia begin. These conditions often start early in life and can...
This overlooked blood pressure number could help prevent dementia, stroke
Most people know that blood pressure is important for heart health, but fewer people realize it may also play a key role in keeping...
How long can people live after a cancer diagnosis
Hearing the word cancer can be very frightening. For many people, one of the first thoughts that comes to mind is how long they...
Study finds a new drug for lowering cholesterol
Cholesterol is a substance that your body needs, but too much of it can become dangerous. It is found in every cell and helps...
Hidden hormone may cause high blood pressure in millions, study finds
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects more than 1.5 billion...
Smoking may increase dementia risk, study shows
Smoking has long been linked to serious health problems, including heart disease, lung disease, and cancer.
Over the years, scientists have also found that smoking...
Scientists discover new disease linked to early aging and brain problems
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown genetic disease that causes signs of early aging along with serious problems in brain function.
The study, led by...
A surprising new way to lose weight without GLP-1 drugs
For many years, scientists and doctors have focused on one main idea when it comes to modern weight loss medicines.
They believed that a hormone...
Tiny skin sensor helps doctors detect kidney and liver damage early
Modern medicine relies heavily on tests that only give short snapshots of what is happening inside the body.
For example, when doctors check how a...
This sleep apnea pattern may quietly raise heart disease risk
Sleep apnea is a common condition that affects breathing during sleep, but new research shows that its hidden patterns may be more dangerous than...