Omega-6 fats in diet can speed up deadly breast cancer
A new study from Weill Cornell Medicine has found that a type of fat called linoleic acid, which is common in many foods we...
New drug can reduce hidden heart attack risk by over 90%
A new drug called lepodisiran may offer hope to millions of people at risk of heart attacks and strokes by targeting a little-known substance in the...
Marriage linked to higher dementia risk in older people, study finds
Contrary to long-standing assumptions in aging and public health research, a new study has found that older adults who are divorced or never married...
High blood pressure alone can cause kidney damage early
New research from the Medical University of Vienna has found that high blood pressure can directly cause structural damage to the kidneys—even in people...
17 simple lifestyle changes can prevent stroke, dementia, depression
As people grow older, many worry about conditions like stroke, dementia, and depression later in life. These brain-related diseases can deeply affect memory, movement,...
Aromatic oils in cannabis may help with pain – without the high
Many people today are looking for safer ways to manage chronic pain. With the risks of opioid use becoming more widely known, including addiction...
Foods to avoid if you have high blood pressure and diabetes
If you’re living with high blood pressure or diabetes—or both—what you eat can make a big difference in your health. These two conditions are...
Why many people choose to stop taking cholesterol-lowering drugs
Statins are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in the world. They help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease, which is...
Study reveals root cause of Parkinson’s and dementia link
A major breakthrough from researchers at the University of Copenhagen may finally explain why Parkinson’s Disease develops—and why it often leads to dementia in...
Common drugs linked to deadly heart disease in type 2 diabetes
When people talk about heart health and type 2 diabetes, the advice is often the same: eat better, move more, and keep your blood...