This drug can treat high blood pressure and kidney disease more effectively
Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, originally developed to manage type 2 diabetes, have shown impressive protective effects for the heart and kidneys.
Now, new preclinical...
Gum disease may increase risk of brain damage
A new study shows that gum disease may be connected to damage in the brain. This damage appears as white spots on brain scans,...
This sleep problem may double Parkinson’s risk
A new study shows that people who do not treat their obstructive sleep apnea may face a much higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
The...
Just days before Thanksgiving, she had a stroke on a train
On a November morning a year ago, in between her 52nd birthday and Thanksgiving, Kim Spight decided to take a train to church.
Normally, she...
This easy daily habit cuts heart disease risk by 66%
Taking longer, steady walks—just 10 to 15 minutes at a time—can make a big difference in your heart health.
A new study has found that...
Memory loss in older people may be reversible, study shows
Memory loss doesn’t have to be a normal part of getting older.
New research from Virginia Tech has found that certain changes in the brain...
New non-surgical treatment reduces knee pain in older adults
A recent study has found a new treatment that could be life-changing for people who suffer from knee pain, especially those aged 50 and...
Early signs of heart disease women shouldn’t ignore
Many people think heart disease mainly affects men, but it’s actually the leading cause of death for women too.
One reason it often goes unnoticed...
Eating within a time window may prevent diabetes and obesity
A new review has found that eating all your meals within a set time each day—called time-restricted eating—might help prevent type 2 diabetes and...
Understanding common causes of fluctuating blood pressure
Blood pressure tells us how hard the blood is pushing against the walls of our arteries when the heart pumps. It is normal for...