A simple constipation drug may increase risk of memory loss and dementia
Constipation is a common problem that many people experience at some point in their lives. It can happen when a person does not eat...
Your eyes have hidden clues about high blood pressure and heart disease
Most people think of eye tests as a way to check vision, but scientists are now discovering that our eyes can tell us much...
Scientists discover the key to preventing dangerous inflammation in older people
Inflammation is a natural process that helps the body heal. When you get a cut or an infection, your immune system responds quickly. It...
Blood pressure falls years before death, study finds
A new study has found an important pattern in how the body changes during the later stages of life.
Researchers from the University of Exeter...
Loneliness may slow wound healing, study finds
Healing from a wound is usually seen as a physical process. Doctors often focus on cleaning the wound, preventing infection, and making sure the...
Eating earlier may protect your heart, study finds
Many people focus on what they eat and how much they eat when trying to stay healthy. However, new research suggests that when you...
New study reveals simple exercise secret for type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body controls blood sugar. When someone has this condition, their body cannot use...
Is vaping the most effective way to help people quit smoking?
Quitting smoking is one of the most important steps a person can take to improve their health, but it is also one of the...
Women with diabetes less likely to receive preventive care and screenings
Routine health care plays a key role in helping women stay healthy throughout their lives.
Services like cancer screening, birth control advice, and planning for...
A rare artery tear called SCAD triggered multiple heart attacks in a world champion...
As a world champion freestyle kayaker, Nick Troutman was no stranger to discomfort.
From fumbling through tricks when he first fell in love with the...