How to spot signs of blocked arteries in the heart
Blocked arteries in the heart, known as coronary artery disease, happen when the main blood vessels that bring oxygen and nutrients to the heart...
Home temperatures may strongly affect cognitive decline in older people
A new study has found that the temperature inside a person’s home can affect how well older adults are able to think and focus....
How stroke symptoms can be different in people with diabetes
Stroke and diabetes are two major health problems that often happen together. When a person has diabetes, their risk of having a stroke is...
How some everyday medicines can make high blood pressure worse
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a very common health problem. Many people have it, and it can be dangerous if not treated...
Feeling tired could be a warning sign of early death in older people
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh have made an important discovery that could help older adults keep better track of their health.
They found that...
Common side effects of high blood pressure drugs in men
High blood pressure is a common health problem that many men face, especially as they get older. Keeping blood pressure under control is very...
Common painkiller might help stop cancer from spreading
Most cancer deaths happen not because of the main tumor, but because cancer cells spread to other parts of the body. This process is...
Wearable tech can spot early diabetes risk—without needles
Blood sugar spikes and crashes aren’t just about feeling tired or hungry—they might hold the key to predicting diabetes risk early on, and without...
No extra memory loss in older adults with autism, study finds
A new study from University College London (UCL) has found that older people who show signs of autism do not experience more memory problems...
From popping painkillers to shortage of sleep, seven common habits that could be harming...
In the UK, more than 10% of the population is estimated to have some stage of chronic kidney disease and more than 600,000 people...