Lower Blood Pressure Could Mean Healthier Aging for Older People
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in older adults. It raises the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure,...
New Cholesterol Pill Could Give Hope to People Who Cannot Take Statins
Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance that every cell in the body needs to function properly. It helps produce hormones, vitamin D, and substances...
Could Eating More Strawberries Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects millions of people around the world.
It slowly damages the brain, leading to memory...
Common Painkiller May Harm Kidneys When Mixed with Blood Pressure Drugs
Many people take medicine every day to control high blood pressure. Others use ibuprofen when they have a headache, sore muscles, back pain, or...
This Natural Compound May Reduce Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scientists may have uncovered a completely new way to fight rheumatoid arthritis using a natural substance found in a traditional medicinal plant.
Their study, published...
New AI Warns Doctors of Fatal Stroke Complication Before Symptoms
A new artificial intelligence system could give doctors an early warning when stroke patients are about to develop one of the deadliest complications of...
New Research Changes How Doctors Identify the Highest-Risk Multiple Myeloma Patients
Receiving a diagnosis of multiple myeloma can be frightening because it is a cancer that affects the bone marrow, where blood cells are made.
Although...
How School Air Pollution Could Affect Children’s Health for Years to Come
When parents think about air pollution, they often worry about asthma or coughing.
However, a large European study suggests that dirty air may also quietly...
How Smoking Turns the Immune System Against Your Heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in many countries, and smoking is one of its biggest risk factors.
Doctors have advised people to...
Could Long-Term Financial Struggles Raise Dementia Risk?
Keeping the brain healthy is often linked with exercise, a balanced diet, and staying mentally active. However, scientists now believe that financial security may...