Scientists discover how to reverse muscle aging in older people
A team of scientists in China has discovered a new way to help fight muscle aging. Their research shows that a special protein called...
Swollen feet could be a warning sign of heart failure
Heart failure is a condition where the heart doesn’t pump blood as well as it should. It doesn’t mean the heart has stopped working,...
Scientists discover safer treatments for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major health issue in the United States.
It affects more than 116 million adults and raises...
Can people with diabetes still eat fruit?
Living with diabetes often means being careful about what you eat—especially when it comes to sugar. Because fruit tastes sweet, many people wonder if...
Scientists find big causes of most cancers we can control
A new study from Yale University is helping scientists understand what causes cancer and how much we can do to prevent it.
The study looked...
What’s the best blood pressure for a healthy heart after 60?
High blood pressure is a common health problem in older adults. But many people still wonder: what level of blood pressure is best for...
New BMI tool predicts diabetes and fatty liver more accurately
A group of researchers from Leipzig University and the University of Gothenburg have developed a new way to more accurately assess a person’s risk...
Sleeping in a 24°C room may benefit heart health in older adults
A new study from Griffith University in Australia has found that keeping the bedroom temperature at 24°C (75°F) during the night can help reduce...
New gene therapy may offer pain relief without addiction risk
A new gene therapy developed by scientists could bring hope to the more than 50 million Americans who live with chronic pain.
In a recent...
Simple blood test may predict disease risk in older people
A new study from Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet has found that a small number of common blood markers can help predict which older adults are...