Many older adults still taking daily aspirin—despite new warnings
A new study from Johns Hopkins University has revealed that many older Americans are still taking a daily low-dose aspirin to prevent heart attacks...
Scientists discover deep cause of age-related memory loss
As people grow older, it’s common to notice small changes in memory or thinking speed. Forgetting names, misplacing items, or struggling to recall information...
Common headache drugs may make high blood pressure worse, study finds
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue affecting millions of people around the world. If you have it, you’re...
Surgery and radioactive iodine may treat overactive thyroid better
A new study from Boston University has revealed important insights into how different treatments for hyperthyroidism—a condition where the thyroid gland produces too many...
Study links diet to colorectal cancer risk—what you eat matters
A major study from the University of Oxford has found strong connections between what people eat and their risk of developing colorectal cancer, the third...
Study finds big cause of inflammation and heart disease
Heart disease remains one of the top causes of death in Western countries.
For many years, scientists have focused on cholesterol as the main cause—specifically...
Common painkiller paracetamol linked to higher blood pressure in some people
A new study from the University of Edinburgh has found that long-term use of paracetamol—one of the world’s most common painkillers—may raise blood pressure in...
Big study links gut microbiome and daily chemicals to Parkinson’s disease
New research is bringing us closer to understanding how gut health may be tied to Parkinson’s disease, one of the world’s most common and...
This daily food may prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes
A new long-term study from Tufts University has found that eating at least three servings of whole grains each day can help middle-aged and older adults...
Scientists find a new cholesterol-lowering drug better than statins
Cholesterol is a natural and important part of our body. It helps build cell walls and makes hormones that we need to stay healthy....