When her son was diagnosed with severe heart problems, she blamed herself. Could she...
With her mother in labor, then-17-year-old Jamie Dawson sneaked past nurses and headed for the delivery room.
The door was cracked open just enough for...
The nun study provides a unique window into aging and dementia
For more than 30 years, a group of Catholic nuns unknowingly helped scientists uncover key insights into aging, dementia, and cognitive resilience.
The Nun Study, a...
Yale study shows big cause of cancer
A recent study from Yale University has shed light on how different factors contribute to DNA mutations that drive cancer growth. The findings help clarify how much control humans have...
What’s the ideal blood pressure for older adults?
High blood pressure is a common concern for older adults, but what level is best for maintaining heart health? A recent study aimed to...
Warning signs that alcohol is damaging your liver
Drinking too much alcohol can seriously harm the liver, an important organ that helps keep the body healthy. The liver breaks down alcohol, but...
Two blood pressure drugs can effectively prevent heart attack, heart failure, stroke
A major study spanning 17 years and involving over 730,000 people has provided new insights into the safety of two widely used blood pressure medications: chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide.
Researchers at Columbia...
This cholesterol-lower drug may harm kidney health
A recent study from Johns Hopkins University has found that rosuvastatin, a commonly prescribed statin used to lower cholesterol, may increase the risk of...
Study finds a surprising connection between coffee and heart health
Good news for coffee lovers! A recent study from Semmelweis University suggests that drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may help...
Eating green leafy vegetables may protect the brain from Alzheimer’s
A new study from RUSH University in Chicago suggests that eating plenty of green leafy vegetables, along with other healthy foods like fruits, whole...
Could a common blood pressure drug increase the risk of vision loss?
A recent study has raised concerns about a widely used blood pressure medication called Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs). Researchers found that people taking CCBs...