This routine vaccine may prevent heart attack and stroke
Shingles is a painful skin condition that many people don’t know much about. It’s caused by the same virus that leads to chickenpox.
After someone...
Blood pressure drugs may raise risk of falls and fractures in older people
A recent study has raised concerns about starting blood pressure medications in older adults living in nursing homes.
The research, published in JAMA Internal Medicine,...
Scientists find a new way to fight high cholesterol and heart disease
Scientists at the University of California, Riverside have discovered a tiny molecule in the liver that plays a big role in controlling cholesterol levels...
How body-wide inflammation may quietly damage the brain
Inflammation in the body is often linked to feeling sick, tired, or feverish, but scientists have long suspected that its effects can reach much...
Good sleep starts in the gut
You might think good sleep happens in your brain, but restorative sleep actually begins much lower in the body: in the gut.
The community of...
How depression and anxiety may increase your risk of heart disease
A new study from Mass General Brigham reveals that people with depression and anxiety may be at higher risk of developing heart disease—and stress...
How tea and coffee influence your risk of high blood pressure
Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School have found that drinking tea and coffee in specific ways may influence a person’s risk of developing high blood...
New drug can stop Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms start
A new drug being developed by scientists at Northwestern University may offer an exciting way to slow down or prevent Alzheimer's disease before symptoms...
How mouth health affects diabetes – and vice versa
Imagine trying to enjoy your favourite meal but finding that your gums hurt, your mouth feels dry and chewing has become uncomfortable.
For people living...
Scientists find a new way to rejuvenate the aging immune system
As we get older, our immune system slowly loses its edge.
One of the biggest changes happens in T cells, a type of white blood...