Doctors urged to prescribe exercise for mild blood pressure and cholesterol
The American Heart Association (AHA) is encouraging doctors to recommend exercise as a first step for healthy adults with slightly high blood pressure or...
Dialysis is not always best choice for people with kidney failure
A new study suggests that for many older adults with kidney failure who cannot get a transplant, starting dialysis right away may not always...
This common chemical linked to Parkinson’s disease
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other research centers have found more evidence that a chemical called trichloroethylene, or TCE, may be linked...
What triggers a stroke? New study reveals surprising clues
Strokes are a major health issue around the world. They can lead to death or cause long-term problems with movement, speech, and memory.
In Ireland...
Salty drinking water that may increase high blood pressure risk
For most people, salt is something they think about when cooking or eating, not when turning on the tap.
But new research suggests that drinking...
New blood test can detect early Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a serious brain condition that slowly affects a person’s ability to move, sleep, smell, and think clearly. It affects more than...
Why regular cancer screenings are so important for yourself
Cancer screenings are a powerful tool for protecting long-term health.
They can detect cancer early—when treatment works best—and in some cases, they can even help...
Common brain health issue greatly raises dementia risk
A common but often hidden brain condition could make older adults four times more likely to develop dementia.
This condition is called cerebral amyloid angiopathy,...
Eating less protein may help slow liver cancer
their risk of liver cancer—or slow its growth—by simply eating less protein.
The research, published in the journal Science Advances, showed that low-protein diets helped...
These women may have double stroke risk in or after pregnancy
A new study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026 has found that women who have had a stroke caused by...