These common drugs may increase memory loss in older people
Many of us take medicine for everyday health problems like colds, allergies, or high blood pressure. These drugs are often easy to get and...
How early puberty and childbirth can affect aging and disease
When it comes to aging and staying healthy later in life, the timing of puberty and childbirth matters more than you might think.
A new...
Exercise on the weekend can still help people with diabetes live longer
Getting regular exercise is known to benefit people with diabetes, but a new study suggests that how often you exercise may be less important...
Small changes in blood sugar may affect men’s sexual health
As men grow older, many expect changes in their sexual and reproductive health.
While these changes have often been blamed on age and dropping testosterone...
This study questions safety of popular blood pressure drug
Scientists at Columbia University have made an important discovery that could change the way doctors treat high blood pressure.
A new study shows that the...
New stroke drug can prevent brain cell death
Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide after heart disease.
In an effort to reduce brain damage caused by strokes, a research group...
AI can help doctors spot Crohn’s disease better than ever
Crohn’s disease is a long-term condition that causes inflammation in the digestive system, often leading to pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and weight loss.
One of the...
Study finds a surprising cause of autoimmune diseases
Scientists from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Australia have made an important discovery that could change the way doctors think about blood...
Uncovering the hidden causes of fatigue in older people
Everyone feels tired from time to time, but for some older adults, that tired feeling doesn’t go away.
It becomes a daily struggle that affects...
Popular blood pressure drugs may raise risk of heart failure, study finds
A new study from Penn State and other research institutions has raised concerns about some of the most common drugs used to treat high...