Common Heart Drug Combo May Raise Bleeding Risk
People with atrial fibrillation often need more than one medicine to protect their heart and reduce their risk of stroke.
But a large study suggests...
Old Painkiller May Help Stop Cancer From Spreading
Cancer is most dangerous when it spreads from its original location to other parts of the body.
This process, known as metastasis, causes most cancer-related...
Your Lower Blood Pressure Number May Show Dementia Risk
A routine blood pressure check gives you two numbers, and both can tell doctors something important about your health.
The top number is systolic blood...
Can Common Blood Pressure Drug Harm Your Eyes?
A common type of medicine used to treat high blood pressure may be linked to a greater risk of glaucoma, according to a large...
Surgery Delirium May Increase Dementia Risk
Older adults sometimes become suddenly confused after surgery, even when the operation itself goes well.
A new study from UVA Health may help explain why...
Why a Common UTI Could Matter After a Brain Injury
When someone suffers a brain injury, attention naturally turns to the head. But new research suggests that what happens in another part of the...
Modern Medicine Is Changing the Diseases We Live With in Old Age
A person reaching old age today may experience a very different health journey from someone born only a few decades earlier.
Better prevention and treatment...
A Simple Yeast Fiber Could Help Fight Cancer
Scientists are exploring whether something as simple as a dietary ingredient could help repair immune problems linked to obesity.
A new mouse study suggests that...
Can Vitamin D Support Memory Function in High-Risk Adults?
Older adults who struggle with both poor sleep and early memory problems may have a higher risk of future cognitive decline.
New research from Emory...
Belly Fat May Matter More to Your Heart Than Your Weight
A person can have a body weight considered normal and still carry a pattern of fat that is linked to a higher risk of...