Heart disease and depression share inflammation pathways
A major scientific project in Europe, called TO_AITION, has just finished in December 2025. The project aimed to understand why heart disease and depression...
Bigger handgrip strength linked to lower vision loss risk in older people
A new study has found a surprising connection between how strong your hands are and your chances of developing age-related macular degeneration, or AMD.
AMD...
Nicotine in all forms is toxic to the heart and blood vessels
For many years, people have linked heart disease mainly with smoking cigarettes. However, a major new expert report shows that the real danger is...
Toxic chemicals may double risk of multiple sclerosis
New research from Sweden has found that people who have been exposed to certain harmful environmental chemicals are more likely to develop multiple sclerosis...
Can blood flow restriction training increase fall risk in older people?
New research from Murdoch University in Australia shows that using blood flow restriction cuffs during walking may affect how older adults move, possibly making...
Top number in blood pressure readings matters more than you think
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a very common health problem. It raises the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious illnesses.
For...
New drug could fight dementia and stroke
Scientists at LMU University Hospital in Munich have discovered new details about how diseases of the brain’s tiny blood vessels develop—and they’ve identified a...
Nordic diet may help treat diabetes and fatty liver disease
A new study from Uppsala University in Sweden shows that a healthy Nordic diet can help treat type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver...
Vitamin B3 may help prevent skin cancer
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the world. Millions of people are diagnosed with it every year.
It often comes back...
Can full-fat cheese and cream help prevent dementia?
For many years, people have been told to avoid eating too much fat, especially from foods like cheese and cream.
Health experts often said that...