What increases your risk of stomach cancer?
Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, starts in the stomach. Knowing what raises the risk of getting this disease can help people take steps...
Study finds how to protect brain cells in Parkinson’s disease
A new study from Stanford Medicine has found a way to help protect brain cells in a certain type of Parkinson’s disease that is...
Your blood pressure might affect your emotional health
When we hear about blood pressure, we usually think of heart health or risk of stroke. But new research shows that blood pressure, especially...
Early signs of kidney failure older people shouldn’t ignore
Kidney failure, also known as end-stage kidney disease, happens when the kidneys stop working well enough to remove waste and extra fluid from the...
A bold new target could save millions from high blood pressure
Researchers from the University of Washington and other institutions are calling for a new health goal to fight high blood pressure, also known as...
The best and worst fruits for people with type 2 diabetes
If you have type 2 diabetes, what you eat is very important. This is especially true when it comes to fruit. Fruits are full...
This common hormone may be a hidden cause of high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major health problem that affects more than 1.5 billion people around the world. It is one of...
How cell metabolism can affect heart health and aging
To keep the heart and blood vessels healthy, many tiny processes inside our cells need to work together. A new study from the German...
Why eczema is more than a skin problem for older people
Eczema is a long-lasting skin condition that causes redness, itching, dryness, and irritation. It is especially common in older adults. In fact, about one...
How this hormone could make stress memories worse
When people go through very stressful events—like natural disasters, mass shootings, or serious personal trauma—it can leave behind lasting emotional and memory problems.
A new...