These Common Medicines May Raise Dementia Risk
Millions of people use everyday medicines for allergies, high blood pressure, depression, bladder problems, sleep problems, or motion sickness.
Some of these medicines have what...
Three Cups of Coffee a Day May Prevent Heart Disease
Coffee is one of the world’s most popular drinks, but its effects on heart health have been debated for years.
Because coffee contains caffeine, many...
Even a Little Alcohol May Raise Blood Pressure
Many people think that one or two alcoholic drinks a day are unlikely to affect their health.
But a large international study suggests that even...
Scientists Create Tooth-Rebuilding Gel That Mimics Nature
Researchers have created a new gel that encourages teeth to rebuild their own protective outer layer, raising hopes for better treatments for tooth decay,...
Common Diabetes Drug Found to Directly Impact Brain
Doctors have relied on metformin to treat type 2 diabetes for generations, yet one basic question has remained unanswered: exactly how does the medicine...
Hidden Hip Disease Can Destroy the Joint if Missed
Persistent hip pain is often blamed on arthritis, especially in middle-aged and older adults. However, not every painful hip is caused by worn cartilage.
A...
Common Heart Failure Linked to Other Heart Problems
A normal-looking heart pumping percentage does not always mean that every part of the heart is working well.
New research from China shows that a...
Lower Blood Pressure Could Protect Stroke Survivors
A person who survives a bleeding stroke may continue to face danger years after leaving the hospital. New research indicates that more intensive treatment...
These Heart Drugs May Also Prevent Alzheimer’s
The heart and brain are closely connected, and treating a heart rhythm problem may have unexpected effects on how the brain ages.
New Swedish research...
Why Inflammation May Linger After a Heart Attack
People who have survived a heart attack can remain at risk even when their treatment is working and they feel well.
New research from Linköping...