Can blood pressure pills help prevent dementia?
High blood pressure, especially in midlife, has been linked to memory loss and dementia later in life. Scientists believe that over time, high blood...
How diabetes harms your liver health
Diabetes is a common condition where the body has trouble controlling blood sugar levels. While many people know that diabetes can harm the eyes,...
Study shows an important cause of autism
Scientists from Mayo Clinic and Yale University have made an important discovery that could help us understand how autism spectrum disorder (ASD) begins.
They used...
Memory problems are becoming more common in older people nowadays
A new study has found that more older people in the UK are reporting memory problems than ever before. These issues—like forgetting things or...
Study finds the key to fighting diabetes in the body
Inside our bodies is a small but powerful organ called the pancreas. One of its most important jobs is to produce insulin using special...
Simple dietary starch may fight fatty liver disease effectively
A study has found that a special type of starch—called resistant starch—can help reduce fat in the liver and improve liver health in people...
Prunes may help lower blood pressure and protect your heart
Prunes are dried plums—sweet, chewy, and naturally free of added sugar. But they’re not just tasty. They’re packed with nutrients like vitamin B6, copper,...
People with diabetes more likely to have this painful shoulder problem
Have you ever had shoulder pain so bad that it felt almost impossible to lift your arm? That might be something called a “frozen...
Blood pressure pill shows promise in slowing down aging
Aging is something we all go through. As we get older, our bodies slow down and we become more likely to face health problems....
Common causes of dementia in older people
Dementia is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and everyday activities. It mostly happens in older adults, and many people wonder what causes it....