Sugary Drinks in Childhood May Raise Blood Pressure Decades Later
Many people know that sugary drinks can lead to weight gain and diabetes, but a new study suggests they may also increase the risk...
New Cholesterol Guidelines Reveal Millions May Need Better Treatment
Millions of Americans may have cholesterol levels that are now considered too high under newly updated heart health guidelines, according to a new study...
Natural Plant Compound Could Fight Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy joints.
This causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and gradual damage that...
Doctors Find How to Choose Best Alzheimer’s Treatment
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and affects millions of people worldwide. It slowly destroys memory, thinking, and the ability to...
Migraine Headaches with Aura May Raise Stroke Risk in Older People
Migraines are far more than ordinary headaches. Many people experience severe throbbing pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound that can last for...
Heart Risk Test May Also Predict Cancer, Major Study Finds
Doctors often use risk calculators to estimate a person's chance of having a heart attack or stroke within the next 10 years.
These tools combine...
Frailty May Bring on Dementia Years Earlier Than Expected
Frailty is often thought of as a normal part of growing older, but new research suggests it may have a much bigger impact on...
Natural Compound in Cheese and Mushrooms May Boost Vaccine Protection in Older People
As people grow older, their immune system slowly becomes less effective. This natural process makes it harder for the body to fight infections and...
Common Weight-Loss Drug May Help Treat Severe Fatty Liver Disease
Millions of people have fatty liver disease without realizing it because the condition often causes no symptoms in its early stages.
As the disease worsens,...
Cholesterol Drugs Can Cause Surprising Changes in Brain, Lungs, Weight
Many people take medicine to lower their cholesterol as they get older because high cholesterol can quietly build up inside blood vessels.
Over time, this...