Boosting physical activity in midlife may help prevent Alzheimer’s
A new study suggests that increasing physical activity between the ages of 45 and 65 could help protect the brain and reduce the risk...
Thyroid treatment may raise heart disease risk
Levothyroxine, a widely used medication for thyroid problems, is one of the most prescribed drugs in the United States. Its popularity shows just how...
This drug may be a better first choice for high blood pressure
A large new study from Columbia University is challenging the way many doctors treat high blood pressure. The research suggests that a commonly used...
Long-term use of this drug may increase blood pressure
Paracetamol is one of the most commonly used painkillers in the world. It is often recommended as a safer option than non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs...
Stable indoor temperatures may protect brain health in older people
A new study shows that the temperature inside your home might have a bigger impact on your brain than you think—especially if you're an...
Throat problems may interfere with blood pressure control, study finds
A new study from the University of Southampton has found that people with throat problems might have a harder time keeping their blood pressure...
Study shows surprising new cause of heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in many parts of the world. In the United States, it’s responsible for about one in...
Can marijuana change your DNA?
Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is becoming more widely used across the United States as more states make it legal. In 2019, nearly 48...
Blood pressure drug linked to skin cancer risk in older people
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects more than one in three adults in Australia aged 18 and over. If left untreated, it can...
Iron buildup in the brain may speed up Alzheimer’s in these people
Scientists at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have found a key link between high levels of iron in the brain and increased...