Scientists discover key cause of Parkinson’s disease
A groundbreaking study by the University of Copenhagen has revealed a major breakthrough in understanding the root cause of the most common form of...
The risk of a common blood pressure drug you need to know
Doctors often prescribe a medication called chlorthalidone to help people manage high blood pressure.
But new research has found that this commonly used drug might...
New experimental pill lowers stubborn high blood pressure
A new drug has shown impressive results in lowering blood pressure in people whose condition has remained dangerously high despite taking multiple existing medications.
The...
Weight loss injections slash risk of heart failure by over 40%
Medications originally designed to treat obesity and diabetes may also dramatically cut the risk of serious heart problems.
A new study led by researchers at...
Why Ostrobothnia may be Finland’s key to healthy aging and longevity
A region in Western Finland may soon join the ranks of the world’s famed Blue Zones—places where people live significantly longer and healthier lives...
Mediterranean diet could help protect against Alzheimer’s, even for those at high genetic risk
A healthy diet may do more than just keep your body fit—it could also protect your brain, even if you are at high genetic...
Why you may want to skip the x-ray for knee osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is one of the main causes of long-term pain and disability, affecting over two million people in Australia.
Surprisingly, getting an x-ray isn’t necessary...
Crime could signal early stages of dementia, study warns
Imagine a man accused of wrongdoing who cannot even remember his own name, or a woman in her fifties repeatedly violating traffic laws without...
Daily aspirin shows no long-term heart benefits for older adults, study finds
For decades, many people believed that taking a daily low-dose aspirin could protect the heart and prevent heart attacks or strokes.
But new research led...
Food packaging chemicals may raise pregnancy blood pressure, study warns
Pregnancy is a delicate period when the body is more vulnerable to outside influences, including chemicals found in food, packaging, and personal care products.
These...