Blood pressure drug linked to skin cancer risk in older people
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects more than one in three adults in Australia aged 18 and over. If left untreated, it can...
Iron buildup in the brain may speed up Alzheimer’s in these people
Scientists at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have found a key link between high levels of iron in the brain and increased...
COPD patients have more soot in lung cells, worsening inflammation and breathing
A new study has found that people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have much higher levels of carbon deposits—similar to soot—in certain lung...
Scientists create smart pen that may help detect Parkinson’s early
Catching Parkinson’s disease early is one of the biggest challenges doctors face.
Many people with the condition aren’t diagnosed until it’s already done serious damage...
New ultrasound could treat hard-to-control high blood pressure
A new device that uses ultrasound waves may offer hope to people whose high blood pressure doesn’t improve with current treatments. This technology, still...
This diabetes drug strongly reduces migraine headaches
Migraines affect about 15% of the global population and can be painful enough to disrupt daily life. For many people, existing migraine medications don't...
New brain scan tool can show how fast you’re aging
A new tool developed by scientists from Duke University, Harvard, and the University of Otago in New Zealand can now estimate how quickly someone...
These hidden drugs may be making high blood pressure worse
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common health problem. It means your blood is pushing too hard against your blood...
These two things can cause lung cancer in non-smokers
Lung cancer has long been known as a smoker’s disease, but a troubling trend is emerging: more and more people who have never smoked...
Natural ways to ease dementia symptoms
Dementia is a condition that affects thinking, memory, and behavior, especially in older adults. While there is no known cure for dementia, some natural...