Vitamin B3 supplement may help people with leg pain walk further
A new study has found that a common vitamin supplement may help people with a painful condition called peripheral artery disease, or PAD.
This condition...
Untreated high blood pressure may raise Alzheimer’s risk in older people
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is very common in older adults. Many people think of it mainly as a risk for heart...
Best and worst fruits for people with type 2 diabetes
For people living with type 2 diabetes, food choices matter every day.
One common question is about fruit. Many people think fruit is always healthy,...
Study reveals surprising effects of cholesterol drugs on the body
Cholesterol is a natural substance found in the blood. It plays an important role in the body, helping to build cells and produce hormones....
Standard arm cuff may make blood pressure reading inaccurate
Checking blood pressure is one of the most common tests during a doctor’s visit. A cuff is placed around the upper arm, it tightens,...
Study finds how to restore memory in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most serious brain disorders in the world. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and daily functioning.
Millions of people live...
Just a few minutes a day could protect your heart and brain
A new study suggests that even a few minutes of harder physical activity each day may greatly lower the risk of several serious diseases.
The...
Can vitamin D in your 30s help protect your brain from Alzheimer’s later?
Many people take vitamin D for bone health, but scientists are now exploring whether it may also play a role in protecting the brain.
A...
Scientists find a way to stop colon and liver cancer growth
A team of researchers from Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University has made an exciting discovery that could lead to better treatments for two serious cancers:...
A simple sleep test could predict dementia years before symptoms appear
When people think about aging, they usually focus on their birthday. However, scientists are increasingly interested in a different concept known as biological age.
This...