Can these common drugs help prevent dementia?
A new study suggests that some everyday medications—like antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and anti-inflammatory drugs—may help lower the risk of developing dementia.
Researchers looked at the...
The best time to take your blood pressure medicine might surprise you
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a health condition that affects millions of people around the world.
If it is not treated properly, it...
Do people with dementia know they have it?
Dementia is more than just forgetting things. It also affects how people think, reason, and go about their daily lives. Over time, it can...
Are your medications making your blood pressure worse?
millions of people around the world.
If it’s not treated properly, it can lead to serious issues like heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and even...
Popular diabetes drug may increase risk of heart failure
A new study from the Yale School of Public Health and other institutions has found that a diabetes drug called rosiglitazone may raise the...
Blood pressure drug may help slow aging and boost longevity
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have made a surprising discovery. They found that a common drug used to treat high blood pressure, called...
5 foods that can help lower your blood pressure naturally
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a health issue that affects many people over the age of 50.
It makes the heart work harder...
New study finds big cause of multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a long-term disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is an autoimmune condition, which means the body’s...
Could a common diabetes drug help stop Alzheimer’s before it starts?
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It affects millions of older people around the world and causes serious memory loss, confusion,...
Common blood pressure drugs may harm blood vessels
A new study from Penn State and other research teams has found that a popular type of medication used to treat high blood pressure...