Scientists Discover an Important Cause of Inflammation in Older People
Inflammation is a natural part of the body's defense system. When you cut your finger or catch an infection, your immune system creates inflammation...
Study Finds a Surprising Cause of Dangerous Blood Clots in Legs
Blood clots are a serious health problem that affect millions of people around the world every year.
While blood clotting is a normal process that...
Two Common Minerals in Water Could Help Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It often develops without obvious symptoms, which is why it...
Feeling Very Tired in Everyday Tasks May Be a Sign of Early Death
Feeling tired after a busy day is normal, especially as people get older. However, scientists are discovering that the amount of tiredness a person...
Doctors Urged to Be Careful with New Sedative Prescriptions for Older People
A hospital stay is often followed by new medicines that are meant to help patients recover. However, a new Canadian study suggests that one...
Heart Disease Is Striking Younger Adults as Obesity Spreads
For many years heart disease was viewed mainly as a disease of old age. Today that picture is changing.
According to a large new international...
What’s In a Vape? Why E-Cigarettes Are Hardly Harmless
Compared with traditional cigarettes, electronic cigarettes can seem simple and harmless. After all, they trade the eye-stinging smoke of burning tobacco leaves for something...
Vitamins A and D May Help Protect the Lungs in Asthma
Could vitamins help protect the lungs in people with asthma? According to a new study published in Thorax, the answer may be yes.
Researchers found...
Quitting Smoking May Help Protect Your Brain From Dementia
Giving up smoking is one of the best decisions a person can make for their health. Most people know that quitting lowers the risk...
Ultra-Processed Foods May Harm Your Heart More Than You Think
Ultra-processed foods have become a major part of modern diets. Many people eat them every day because they are convenient, inexpensive, and widely available.
Breakfast...