Understanding different types of dementia and their symptoms
Dementia is a general term used to describe a decline in mental ability that is severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is...
Heart disease linked to lower physical activity 12 years before onset
A large study has found that adults who later develop heart disease start to become less physically active about 12 years before their diagnosis.
This...
Why long COVID is strongly connected with chronic fatigue
In recent years, doctors and scientists have paid more attention to illnesses that last a long time after someone recovers from an infection.
Two of...
Scientists find deep cause of obesity and diabetes in the brain
Obesity has become a serious health issue around the world. It affects over one billion people globally, including nearly 16 million people in Germany.
Although...
Can high cholesterol cause a stroke?
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. While the body needs some cholesterol to function properly, too much of it can lead...
High blood pressure alone can damage kidneys, study finds
A new study from the Medical University of Vienna shows that high blood pressure on its own—without other health problems like diabetes—can cause early...
Hidden hazards: Clearing out toxins in the home
Some hazards in the home are easy to see. Like a loose electrical socket. Or torn carpet on the stairs.
But others are harder to...
Heart failure tied to faster mental decline, study finds
More than six million Americans live with heart failure, and a new study shows that these individuals are more likely to experience faster mental...
Discovering VEXAS: Insights into a new disease
Scientists recently discovered a new disease, called VEXAS, which can appear suddenly in midlife.
It’s characterized by repeated attacks of inflammation, often without a clear cause.
The...
How to prevent chronic lung diseases effectively
With each breath in, your lungs take in life-giving oxygen. The oxygen then travels through your blood to every cell in your body. With...