Most older people with high blood pressure aren’t getting proper treatment
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious health issue that affects many adults in the United States. If left untreated, it can lead...
New treatment reduces chronic back pain in older people
Twenty years ago, Gregory Hicks, who is now a Distinguished Professor of Health Sciences at the University of Delaware, began researching chronic low back...
Healthy diet may lower death risk in type 2 diabetes
A new study has found that people with type 2 diabetes can significantly reduce their risk of death by following a diet rich in...
Focus on systolic levels may improve blood pressure control
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a widespread health condition that raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious health issues. For...
Diabetes drug may improve aging blood vessels
As people get older, their blood vessels often become stiffer and less efficient, which can lead to heart diseases. This hardening of the blood...
Brain inflammation is linked to Alzheimer’s symptoms, study finds
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have made an important breakthrough in understanding Alzheimer’s disease. Their latest study, published in JAMA Network...
A new kind of salt could help lower blood pressure
Most people enjoy adding a sprinkle of salt to their food for extra flavor. It's found in many popular foods like pizza, burgers, chips,...
New treatment boosts survival for aggressive breast cancers
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found a groundbreaking way to improve survival rates for patients with aggressive, inherited forms of breast cancer.
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Losing sense of smell is linked to dementia and death
A new study published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery has uncovered a surprising link between the sense of smell and overall health in...
How bilingual brains recover from stroke and language loss
When you speak, your brain is hard at work. Different parts of your brain activate to help you understand words, make sense of their...