Bladder Infection May Deepen Memory Problems
A urinary tract infection may make memory problems worse after a traumatic brain injury, according to new research in mice.
The study raises an important...
Pomegranate Compound May Help Treat Heart Failure
A compound connected with foods such as pomegranates and walnuts could point scientists toward a new treatment for one of the most stubborn forms...
The Kind of Exercise You Do May Matter for Dementia
Moving your body is generally good for your health, but new research suggests that all physical activity may not have the same relationship with...
Birth Order May Profoundly Affect Your Health
Parents often notice differences between their first and second child and wonder whether birth order really matters.
A massive new study suggests it may be...
Can Tap Water Increase Uterine Cancer Risk?
A long-running study suggests that chemicals formed during drinking water disinfection may play a role in uterine cancer risk.
Scientists tracked more than 53,000 California...
Why Some People Develop Irregular Heartbeat Decades Earlier
Scientists are moving closer to predicting who may develop dangerous heart rhythm problems years before symptoms begin.
In a new study published in Nature Communications,...
Why More Potassium May Be the Missing Key to Healthy Blood Pressure
Millions of people try to lower their blood pressure by cutting back on salt.
While this remains good advice, researchers now believe there is another...
Coffee and Caffeine Can Affect Heart Health in A Surprising Way
For years, scientists have debated whether coffee helps or harms the heart.
A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association offers reassuring news for...
Your Sleep May Hold an Early Alzheimer’s Clue
Most people wake briefly many times during the night without realizing it.
New research suggests that the pattern of these tiny awakenings could someday help...
This Mineral May Help Lower High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in adults. It happens when blood pushes against the walls of the arteries...