New home-based support service could reduce hospital admissions for older adults
A new home-based support service aimed at helping older adults with early signs of frailty could significantly reduce emergency hospital admissions and save the NHS money, according to a...
Intermittent fasting may reduce inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis
A new study suggests that intermittent fasting could be a beneficial, non-drug approach to managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in postmenopausal women who are overweight...
Continuous glucose monitors may overestimate blood sugar, study finds
Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are becoming popular among health-conscious individuals, but new research suggests they may not be as accurate as many believe—especially for...
Anti-aging drugs could boost cognitive function in Alzheimer’s
A small study suggests that a type of medication called senolytics may help improve brain function in older adults at risk of Alzheimer’s disease....
New hope for early detection of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to detect and treat. By the time it is diagnosed, it is often in its...
Many older adults choose to stop taking statins
Statins are well-known medications that help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Doctors often prescribe them because they are proven to...
Heart attack risks are different for men and women under 55, study finds
A new study from Yale University has found that men and women under 55 have different risk factors for heart attacks. While heart attacks...
Diabetes may increase the risk of this shoulder disease
Have you ever heard of a "frozen shoulder"? It’s a painful condition that makes your shoulder stiff and hard to move. For people with...
Common cause of high systolic blood pressure you need to know
High systolic blood pressure, commonly known as hypertension, is a serious health condition that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other complications.
The...
Blood pressure drug may increase bleeding risk in these people
A new study published in JAMA has raised concerns about the safety of certain blood pressure medications for people with atrial fibrillation (AFib)—a common type of irregular...