Study finds hidden brain damage behind dementia
Vascular dementia is a common form of memory loss and mental decline caused by problems in the brain’s tiny blood vessels. It affects millions...
Chronic kidney disease cases nearly double since 1990, now a global health crisis
A new global study shows that chronic kidney disease is becoming a major health crisis. The number of people affected has more than doubled...
How low should your blood pressure go?
A new study from researchers at Mass General Brigham suggests that lowering blood pressure more aggressively could save more lives and reduce heart-related problems,...
Could skipping tooth brushing increase your risk of Parkinson’s disease?
Most people think of brushing their teeth as a way to avoid cavities and keep their breath fresh. But new research suggests that oral...
Common gene variant doubles dementia risk in men, study finds
A new study has found that men who carry a common genetic change are twice as likely to develop dementia in their lifetime compared...
New drug could reverse kidney damage, study finds
Acute kidney injury, or AKI, is a dangerous condition that affects many people in hospitals, especially those in intensive care or recovering from serious...
Clogged brain drains may be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore (NTU Singapore) have found a new clue that could help doctors detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier.
They discovered that...
New calculator helps choose the best blood pressure treatment
A powerful new tool could change the way doctors treat high blood pressure. Researchers have developed a Blood Pressure Treatment Efficacy Calculator using data...
Just 10 minutes of intense exercise may lower your cancer risk
As the new year begins, many people are heading back to the gym or trying to become more active after a long break.
While exercise...
Waist size may predict heart failure better than BMI
A new study from Lund University in Malmö, Sweden, suggests that the size of your waist compared to your height could be a better...