Could an Eye Disease Be an Early Warning Sign of Alzheimer’s?
A new study from Taichung Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan has found that people with a particular type of eye disease may have a...
Marijuana Use Is Linked to Changes in Human DNA
Marijuana, also known as cannabis, has become increasingly popular in the United States and many other parts of the world. As laws have changed,...
Why Blood Pressure Readings May Be Wrong for Millions of People
Blood pressure is one of the most commonly measured signs of health. Almost everyone has had their blood pressure checked at a doctor's office,...
Diabetes May Nearly Quadruple the Risk of Frozen Shoulder
Have you ever had shoulder pain that slowly became so severe that it was difficult to lift your arm, get dressed, or even reach...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Raise Heart Failure Risk for Women After a Heart...
A large new study from the University of Bologna has raised questions about a commonly used group of blood pressure medicines called beta-blockers.
These medicines...
New Pill Could Bring Safer Relief for Chronic Nerve Pain
Chronic nerve pain can be one of the most difficult types of pain to live with. Many people describe it as a constant burning,...
Cholesterol Drugs May Influence Weight, Hormones, and Even the Brain
Millions of people around the world take cholesterol-lowering medicines every day. These drugs are among the most commonly prescribed medications, especially for older adults.
Doctors...
5 Everyday Foods May Naturally Lower High Blood Pressure After Age 50
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems among adults over the age of 50.
It happens when...
Early Warning Signs of Alcohol-Related Liver Disease You Should Never Ignore
The liver is one of the hardest-working organs in the human body. It performs hundreds of important jobs every day.
It helps remove harmful substances...
How Sleep and AQP4 Gene Variants May Shape Early Alzheimer’s Brain Change
Scientists have long known that getting enough sleep is important for brain health. Poor sleep has been linked to problems with memory, concentration, and...