Estrogen Use Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

A large study has found an intriguing link between estrogen hormone therapy and brain health in older women. Women who had used the treatment later...

New Compound Could Slow Alzheimer’s Damage

Scientists at ETH Zurich have developed an experimental compound that may offer a new way to slow some of the damage caused by Alzheimer’s...

Cannabis Could Affect Heart Rhythm, Study Finds

Scientists expected cannabis to increase abnormal heartbeats. Instead, a carefully monitored study found the opposite for one common type of early heartbeat, leaving researchers with...

Stress Hormone May Help the Brain Repair Itself

Scientists have discovered an unexpected role for a well-known stress hormone in the brain. The finding could improve our understanding of how the brain repairs...

7 Blood Proteins May Help Track Alzheimer’s Stage

A simple blood draw is moving closer to providing information about Alzheimer’s disease that once required expensive brain scans. Researchers have identified a group of...

New Test May Beat Painful Urinary Tract Infections

Urinary tract infections, often called UTIs, are among the most common bacterial infections. They affect millions of people every year, especially women. About half of...

Scientists Find a Key to Treating High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It happens when blood pushes against artery walls with too much...

Lower Blood Pressure Target May Prevent More Heart Problems

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in adults and a major cause of heart disease and stroke. Because it often...

Kidney Disease Can Hide Behind Everyday Symptoms

Kidney disease can develop quietly, and many people do not realize they have it until significant damage has already occurred. This is especially important for...

Top Blood Pressure Number May Matter Most

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems worldwide. It often causes no obvious symptoms, but over time it can damage blood...