Daytime sleepiness may signal higher dementia risk in these people
Older women who become sleepier during the day over a five-year period may have a higher risk of developing dementia, according to a new...
New non-opioid painkiller could offer relief without the risks
A team of researchers from Kyoto University has developed a promising new painkiller that could provide strong pain relief without the dangerous side effects...
1 in 5 older adults develop infections after heart surgery
A new set of studies led by Michigan Medicine reveals that one in five older adults who undergo heart surgery develop an infection within...
New weight loss drug targeting four hormones could be game-changer
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have become popular in the U.S., with over 15 million adults using them. These medications help control...
A cup of this vegetable a day could protect your heart, new study finds
Heart disease is the number one cause of death around the world, claiming nearly 18 million lives every year.
Many things can increase the risk...
High doses of this cholesterol drug may harm the kidneys
Statins are commonly used medications that help lower high cholesterol. One popular statin is rosuvastatin, which is often prescribed to reduce the risk of...
Eating prunes can benefit blood pressure health
Prunes are essentially dried plums known for their sweet and chewy nature. What makes them particularly interesting is that they don’t have any added...
Understanding what causes white coat hypertension
Imagine visiting a doctor’s office and feeling your heart race, not because you’re running late, but due to the sheer anticipation of being there.
For...
New drug combo shows long-term success in managing type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a common health problem where the body has trouble using or making enough insulin. This leads to high blood sugar...
How to manage high blood pressure with fewer drug side effects
Dealing with high blood pressure and its medications can feel overwhelming, like trying to find calm seas in a storm.
Many people are not just...