Air pollution linked to increased dementia risk
A major new study has found that long-term exposure to air pollution—such as emissions from cars and industry—can significantly increase the risk of developing...
New drug can reduce stroke damage and treat Alzheimer’s
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death around the world, second only to heart disease. A team of researchers in Japan has...
Study shows a big cause of chronic diarrhea
Scientists from the University of Cambridge have discovered that high levels of a hormone found in the gut, called INSL5, may be the cause...
Common depression drug may help fight cancer
A new study from UCLA has found that a common type of antidepressant drug, called SSRIs, may help the immune system fight cancer.
SSRIs, or...
Why Alzheimer’s affects some brain areas more than others
Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have uncovered new insights into how Alzheimer’s disease spreads in the brain and why certain...
Irregular sleep can raise your blood pressure, study finds
You might think that changing your sleep schedule a little here and there isn’t a big deal, especially if you’re busy with late-night work...
Scientists find safer treatments for inflammation
Researchers at Purdue University have made an exciting discovery that could lead to new ways to treat inflammation without harming the body’s natural defense...
Common causes why your blood pressure keeps changing
Blood pressure is the strength of your blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels. It goes up and down naturally during the...
Some common drugs may harm memory in older adults
When people take medicine for common health problems like allergies or high blood pressure, they usually expect to feel better.
But a new study from...
Blood pressure drug linked to higher bleeding risk in these people
A new study published in JAMA has found that older adults with atrial fibrillation, a common type of irregular heartbeat, may face a higher...