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Lowering blood pressure this way may help older people live longer

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common problem that affects people all over the world. If not treated properly, it can lead...

How long can you live with dementia?

Being diagnosed with dementia is a life-changing moment for many individuals and their families. One of the first questions people often ask is how long...

Eye-tracking tech can spot Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms

New research shows that a type of eye-tracking technology may be able to identify people who are at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, even...

Diabetes drug may lower risk of autoimmune diseases, study finds

A new study from South Korea has found that a common type of diabetes medicine may offer an unexpected benefit: a lower risk of...

Low-dose steroids could treat severe kidney inflammation effectively

A new study from researchers in Germany offers fresh hope for people suffering from a severe form of kidney inflammation. Scientists from the University Hospital...

Too little or too much sleep may raise overactive bladder risk

A new study has found that both too little and too much sleep may increase the risk of overactive bladder (OAB), a condition that...

Natural ways to reduce high blood pressure quickly

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it usually doesn’t cause obvious symptoms until it becomes severe. But the good...

New brain scan detects early signs of frontotemporal dementia

A groundbreaking international study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet has shown that it is possible to detect early signs of frontotemporal dementia (FTD)...

Can fats feed breast cancer?

A new study from the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah suggests that certain fats in the body may be feeding one...

These may be the best exercises for knee pain relief

A new study published in The BMJ has found that aerobic exercises like walking, cycling, and swimming may be the best way to ease...