Could the Air You Breathe Increase Your Dementia Risk?
Dementia is a group of conditions that slowly damage the brain, making it harder for people to remember, think clearly, solve problems, communicate, and...
Could Some Adults Over 80 Safely Take Fewer Blood Pressure Pills? New Study Says...
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common long-term health conditions around the world. It affects millions of people...
Centuries of Sea Diving May Have Given These Women Genes That Protect the Heart
For hundreds of years, a remarkable group of women on South Korea's Jeju Island has made a living by diving deep into the ocean...
Online Support Lowers Mental Health Issues in Dementia Caregivers
Dementia affects millions of families around the world.
As memory, thinking, and daily living skills gradually decline, many people with dementia rely heavily on husbands,...
Could One Small Blood Test Help Predict Chronic Disease Risk?
A tiny drop of blood from your fingertip may one day tell doctors much more about your health than many people realize.
Researchers have proposed...
This Everyday Fruit May Quietly Improve Heart Health
Many people believe they need a strict diet to improve heart health, but new research suggests that one small daily habit may still make...
Could a Common Road Chemical Quietly Increase Alzheimer’s Risk?
Scientists are paying increasing attention to pollution that comes from vehicle tires.
Unlike exhaust emissions, tiny particles released as tires wear down receive much less...
A New Blood Test May Predict Alzheimer’s Risk Much Earlier
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting millions of older adults worldwide.
The disease slowly damages brain cells, causing memory loss, confusion,...
This Stuff in Your Mouth May Damage the Heart
Millions of adults have gum disease, but many do not realize that it is more than a dental problem.
Gum disease happens when harmful bacteria...
Why Cannabis Users Have a Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
For many years scientists have noticed an unusual pattern.
Although cannabis often makes people feel hungrier, regular users are frequently found to have lower body...