Cholesterol-drug statins are safer than many people think, study finds
Statins are among the most commonly prescribed medicines in the world, yet they are also some of the most misunderstood.
Many people worry that statins...
Why many older adults skip seasonal vaccines
Every year, health experts encourage adults, especially those in middle age and older, to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
These shots are known to...
Menopause linked to grey matter loss in key brain regions
Menopause is a natural stage of life that every woman will experience, yet its effects on the brain and mental health are still not...
This stuff made in liver is a key to bone loss in men
Bone health is usually thought of as something controlled by age, hormones, and what happens inside the bones themselves.
For many years, osteoporosis has been...
Why the brain struggles to save memories in Alzheimer’s disease
Memory loss is one of the most well-known and distressing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. People with the condition often struggle to remember recent events,...
Mediterranean and keto diets could benefit people at risk of Alzheimer’s
The ketogenic diet (KD) is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate eating pattern that may offer benefits for people at risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Researchers believe this...
Do potatoes raise blood pressure? What science really says
Potatoes are a staple food in many parts of the world and are enjoyed in a variety of forms, including baked, boiled, fried, and...
Dairy foods may increase men’s risk of Prostate Cancer
Scientists from Loma Linda University have found that higher consumption of dairy foods is associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer in men.
Dairy...
Colorful foods could help people with Parkinson’s live longer, study finds
Did you know that the foods you eat can impact your health and even influence the progression of diseases?
A recent study conducted by scientists...
Artificial sweeteners are linked to higher cancer risk
Scientists from Sorbonne Paris Nord University and elsewhere found artificial sweeteners in foods and beverages are linked to higher cancer risk.
The research was published...