This silent vision loss disease goes undiagnosed in many older adults
Glaucoma is often called the “thief in the night” for a good reason—it can damage your vision without any warning signs. This serious eye...
Early signs of heart disease every woman should know
Heart disease is often mistakenly viewed as primarily affecting men, but it’s actually the leading cause of death for women worldwide.
Understanding the early signs...
The best and worst drinks for managing high blood pressure
High blood pressure, often called the "silent killer," is a common condition that can cause serious health problems like heart disease and stroke.
It usually...
Long-term use of this anxiety and sleep drug may harm brain, study finds
Benzodiazepines are medications often used to treat anxiety and sleep problems. They work well in the short term and are commonly prescribed by doctors.
But...
Sleep apnea treatment may protect the heart for some patients—but raise risks for others
A new study suggests that the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—the CPAP machine—may lower the risk of heart problems for certain...
Key amino acid may protect eyes and prevent vision loss
Scientists have discovered that an amino acid called glutamine is essential for keeping the eye’s light-sensing cells healthy, offering a potential new way to...
Air pollution may raise risk of dementia and Parkinson’s, but key research was cut...
Air pollution doesn’t just harm the lungs and heart—it may also damage the brain and increase the risk of serious neurological diseases, including dementia...
A new way to beat chronic back pain—and it lasts for years
A type of psychotherapy known as cognitive functional therapy (CFT) has been shown to reduce disability from chronic low back pain for at least...
This skin problem has strong connection with heart disease
When most people think about psoriasis, they picture red, scaly patches on the skin. These patches can be itchy, painful, and make people feel...
Virtual reality nature scenes help reduce pain effectively
A new study from the University of Exeter has found that watching nature scenes in virtual reality (VR) can help relieve symptoms linked to...