Loss of smell may signal heart failure in older adults
New research suggests that losing the ability to smell properly as people age could be an indicator—or even a contributor—to developing heart failure.
This new...
Vitamin D deficiency can cause autoimmune diseases
As winter sets in across Canada, people are gearing up for what scientists call the "vitamin D winter." This is the period when the...
Scientists find a new way to treat high blood pressure
Scientists are exploring a promising new way to help people with high blood pressure by using an ultrasound device to target nerves in the...
Research shows a key risk factor of dementia
Researchers from University College London (UCL) have found that smoking might speed up the decline of our mental abilities as we get older. They...
Osteoarthritis could lead to fast development of many chronic diseases
Osteoarthritis is a condition that affects the joints, causing the protective cartilage at the ends of bones to wear down. This can result in...
Common myths about high blood pressure you need to know
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a widespread condition that affects millions of people globally. Despite its prevalence, there are many myths about this...
A new drug shows promising results for weight loss and diabetes management
Scientists from Yale and other research institutions have discovered that a drug originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes can also lead to significant...
What new guidelines say to do to prevent a stroke
Hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. have a first stroke each year. Newly updated recommendations spell out methods for changing that.
The new guidelines from...
A history of COVID-19 may double risks of heart disease, stroke and death
A new study led by researchers from Cleveland Clinic and the University of Southern California (USC) has found that having a history of COVID-19...
Study finds severe infections linked to new diabetes drugs
A recent study by the FDA, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, has drawn attention to a concerning health risk tied to a...