Brain fat may be the hidden cause of Alzheimer’s disease
For many years, scientists believed that fat inside the brain did not play an important role in diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Most research focused on the...
Scientists find safer treatments for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects more than 116 million adults in the United States.
It’s a serious health issue because it raises the risk...
Osteoarthritis may cause more serious health problems, study finds
Osteoarthritis is a common condition that affects the joints. It causes pain, stiffness, and swelling, and makes it harder to move.
This happens when the...
Scientists challenge the way we treat high blood pressure
A new study by researchers from NUI Galway and other institutions is changing the way doctors may treat high blood pressure in the future.
High...
A game-changing drug helps people with peripheral artery disease walk better
For people living with type 2 diabetes and poor blood circulation in their legs, walking even short distances can feel painful and frustrating.
This condition...
Should older adults still take daily aspirin? Study says maybe not
Many older people in the United States are still taking a small dose of aspirin every day to avoid heart problems, even though new...
Lowering blood pressure below 130 may help older people live longer
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common condition that affects many people around the world.
If not treated properly, it can lead to...
Common diabetes drug may lower death risk in older people
Delirium is a sudden and serious health problem that causes confusion and a lack of awareness. It can come on quickly, especially in older...
Used coffee grounds could help prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Millions of people around the world suffer from brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s.
These illnesses damage brain cells slowly over time. They can...
Common causes of high blood pressure you need to know
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a health problem that affects many people around the world.
It happens when the pressure of blood against...