How to spot diabetes early in older adults
Diabetes is a condition that affects how the body handles sugar, and it’s especially common in older adults. Often, diabetes develops slowly, and its...
Unique blood pressure trend in older people predict early death, study finds
Blood pressure naturally rises from childhood into middle age, but what happens to it in later years has been less clear.
Researchers from the University...
Research finds a safer and more effective treatment for heart disease
A recent study by the Cardiocentro Ticino Foundation has revealed that P2Y12 inhibitors are more effective at reducing the risk of heart attacks and...
This blood pressure drug is linked to higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A recent study has raised concerns about nifedipine, a commonly prescribed medication for high blood pressure and chest pain. The research reveals that high...
Scientists find strong link between this eye disease and Alzheimer’s
Glaucoma is often called a “silent thief” because it can damage the eye without obvious early symptoms. This condition harms the optic nerve, which...
Research shows the key step to stop chronic inflammation
Chronic inflammation is a harmful and ongoing response by the immune system that can lead to serious health problems, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, diabetes, and...
Fruits and vegetables are a simple solution for better blood pressure and kidney health
A recent study published in The American Journal of Medicine shows that eating more fruits and vegetables can greatly improve health for people with high blood...
A safer way to avoid heart attacks and strokes
A new study by the HealthPartners Institute has shown that people enrolled in a telemonitoring program to manage high blood pressure were about half...
How space exploration advances medicine
Space exploration might seem like it’s all about rockets and far-off planets, but it has quietly revolutionized healthcare here on Earth.
The technologies and research...
Research shows big cause of millions of diabetes and heart disease cases
A recent study from Tufts University, published in Nature Medicine, reveals the staggering health toll of sugar-sweetened beverages.
Each year, these drinks contribute to 2.2 million...