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Scientists successfully shut down Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a serious condition that affects the brain, mostly in older people. It causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior. One of...

Daily coffee may lower risk of irregular heartbeat by 39%

A new study suggests that drinking coffee every day might help protect your heart from a common condition called atrial fibrillation, or AFib. This condition...

Most older people with high blood pressure aren’t getting the right treatment

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a major health concern that affects many adults in the United States. If it’s not treated, it can...

Research finds a new autoinflammatory disease

Scientists have discovered a new rare disease that affects children. This condition is called Lyn kinase-associated vasculopathy and liver fibrosis, or LAVLI for short. It...

Dangerous warning signs of pancreatic cancer you need to know

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the world, mainly because it's very hard to catch early. The pancreas is a small organ...

This arm position could give you wrong blood pressure readings

A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has shown that something as simple as where you rest your arm during a blood pressure test...

Nose bacteria may trigger Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

Our nose does far more than help us smell flowers, food, or fresh air. It may also act as a hidden doorway into the...

Your muscles may be stronger than you think: The real reason older people lose...

As people get older, many begin to notice a slow change in how strong they feel. Tasks that once seemed simple, like lifting a...

Worse foods for blood pressure health in older people

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects many people as they get older. It puts extra strain on the heart and blood vessels. Over time,...

Study finds big shared cause of autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists have learned a lot about mental health conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. They have discovered many genetic changes and...