New test may help fight against Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s
Lewy body disease is a serious condition that affects the brain and can change how a person thinks, moves, and remembers. It is not...
One simple pill could help prevent heart attacks and strokes
Heart disease is one of the biggest health problems in the world today. It includes conditions like heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure, and...
Can peanuts increase spread of cancer?
Peanuts are one of the most popular snacks in the world. Many people enjoy them because they are crunchy, tasty, and easy to eat.
They...
What a mini-stroke really means and why you should act fast
A mini-stroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack or TIA, is a serious health event that many people do not fully understand. It...
Hidden causes of fatigue older people might not expect
Feeling tired now and then is normal. Many people feel low on energy after a busy day or a poor night’s sleep. However, for...
What really causes high blood pressure?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common health problem that affects millions of people around the world.
Many people have it...
A common blood pressure drug may quietly raise the risk of vision loss
A large study has raised concerns about a widely used type of blood pressure medicine and its possible link to an eye disease that...
A common pain reliever may help stop cancer from spreading
Scientists from the University of Cambridge have made an unexpected discovery about a medicine that many people already have at home.
Their new research suggests...
A simple salt swap could help control high blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world today.
It happens when the force of blood pushing through the...
New drug offers hope against one of the deadliest cancers
Pancreatic cancer is known as one of the most serious and difficult cancers to treat. Many people who are diagnosed with it survive less...