Study finds new causes of Parkinson’s disease
A new study from the University of Copenhagen is helping scientists better understand what causes Parkinson’s disease.
This disease is the second most common brain...
This mineral may help reverse artery plaques
Heart disease is still the number one cause of death around the world. One major reason is a condition called atherosclerosis.
This happens when fatty...
Second blood pressure number may predict dementia and stroke
Scientists at the University of Miami have found that the lower number on a blood pressure reading—called diastolic blood pressure—may give important clues about...
Recognizing liver cirrhosis symptoms in women
Liver cirrhosis is a serious condition where healthy liver tissue is slowly replaced by scar tissue. This scarring affects how well the liver can...
How to recognize kidney disease in older adults
Kidney disease is a serious health concern, especially for older adults. It often develops slowly and quietly, so many people don’t realize they have...
High blood pressure drugs may increase risk of inflammatory disease
Psoriasis is a common and chronic skin condition that shows up as red, itchy, and scaly patches, often on areas like the knees, elbows,...
New antibody marker may help predict heart disease risk
Scientists at Karolinska Institutet have found a possible new warning sign for heart disease in older women.
The study, published in the Journal of the...
Why hypothyroidism is a metabolic disorder
When people hear the word metabolism, they often think about how quickly the body burns calories. But metabolism is more than just that.
It includes...
Blood pressure drugs may raise glaucoma risk, study finds
A new study suggests that people taking a certain kind of blood pressure medicine, called Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs), may have a higher chance...
High-dose vitamin D does not prevent diabetes in older adults
Taking high doses of vitamin D for several years does not lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in older adults, according to...