This vision problem is linked to higher dementia risk
Vision impairment can be an early warning sign of dementia, and scientists believe that reduced stimulation of the brain's visual pathways may speed up...
The 80-80-80 target is the new way to beat high blood pressure
Hypertension, commonly known as chronic high blood pressure, is a major contributor to heart disease, which claims countless lives worldwide every day.
Despite advances in...
Researchers find new cause of tooth decay and gum disease
A recent study from Umeå University in Sweden has uncovered important insights into the role of hereditary traits and certain lifestyle factors in the...
Research finds the best drugs for neuropathic pain
Neuropathic pain affects more than 20 million people in the U.S., and for many of them, the cause of their pain remains a mystery.
A...
Scientists find neurological symptoms from COVID-19 can last up to three years
New research from scientists at Northwestern Medicine in the U.S. and CES University in Colombia has revealed that more than 60% of people who...
Scientists discover new use for existing drug to prevent heart attacks
Researchers have found a promising new use for an existing drug that could significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks by preventing blood clots...
Scientists uncover the widespread and lasting impact of long COVID
A new review by researchers has shed light on the widespread and long-lasting impact of long COVID, a condition where symptoms persist for three...
Fish oil supplements may reduce genetic risk of high cholesterol, shows study
A new study suggests that fish oil supplements, which are already popular for their health benefits, may offer even more advantages—especially for people with...
Scientists confirm important cause of grey hair
Scientists have long suspected a link between stress and grey hair, but a recent study from Harvard University has pinpointed a key mechanism behind...
This blood pressure number may hold key to your risks of dementia and stroke
When it comes to monitoring blood pressure, most people focus on the top number, known as systolic blood pressure, as it’s widely regarded as...