New treatment that fights against Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, affects millions of people worldwide, slowly robbing them of their memory, thinking, and independence. Despite decades...
How diet during pregnancy could impact autism risk
A recent study by public health experts from the University of Glasgow and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health suggests that what pregnant women...
This type of blood pressure drug may raise heart disease risk for women
Beta-blockers are a commonly prescribed medication for managing high blood pressure, which is a leading risk factor for heart disease. However, a recent study...
How time-restricted eating can help prevent diabetes and obesity
Time-restricted eating, a simple approach to managing when you eat, could help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity while improving overall...
Scientists find important cause of high systolic blood pressure
High systolic blood pressure, commonly known as hypertension, is a widespread health issue that significantly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other...
Scientists find major causes of Parkinson’s and dementia
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that affects about one million people in the U.S. It happens when the brain loses cells that produce...
Vaccine for rash protection can prevent heart disease, stroke
Shingles, a painful skin condition caused by the same virus as chickenpox, is more than just an irritating rash. Recent research reveals it may...
Metformin for type 2 diabetes: the pros and cons you need to know
Metformin is a commonly prescribed medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes, a condition where the body struggles to manage blood sugar levels effectively....
Can vitamin B protect older people from dementia?
Dementia is a brain disease that affects memory, thinking, and behavior, primarily in older adults but sometimes in younger people too. While many know...
How high blood pressure affects your kidneys
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, doesn’t just strain your heart; it can also harm your kidneys. The connection between high blood pressure...