Personality changes in older adults not always mean dementia, study finds
For decades, scientists have searched for early indicators of memory impairment to better detect and slow the progression of cognitive decline.
Some researchers and clinicians...
New tool can detect Alzheimer’s disease early through voice
A team of researchers led by Professor Li Hai at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has...
How to accurately check blood pressure at home
Keeping track of your blood pressure at home is one of the best ways to monitor your heart health. High blood pressure, or hypertension,...
Foods that help keep blood sugar steady
Managing blood sugar levels is important for everyone, especially for people with diabetes or those at risk of developing it. The food you eat...
Delaying high blood pressure onset may reduce stroke risk
New research highlights the importance of preventing high blood pressure (hypertension) as a way to lower the risk of stroke. Published in the journal Stroke by...
Blood test can guide drug use in treating stage 3 colon cancer
A recent analysis from a randomized clinical trial conducted by researchers at the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center highlights how the presence of residual cancer...
Daily olive oil consumption may lower risk of dementia
A team of researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has discovered evidence that consuming olive oil daily may reduce the...
Scientists find key to preventing type 2 diabetes
A recent study by the Universities of Gothenburg and Oxford underscores the importance of quickly gaining control over blood sugar levels after being diagnosed...
Study links blood pressure drug to increased suicide risk
A recent study suggests that a commonly prescribed type of blood pressure medication, known as angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), might be linked to a...
Study gives warnings about common diabetes drug metformin
Metformin, a widely used medication for diabetes, helps lower blood sugar by improving how the body uses insulin. Over the years, scientists have explored...