How Alzheimer’s may disrupt the body’s metabolism and harm the heart
New research from Houston Methodist reveals that Alzheimer’s disease might do more than affect memory—it may also disrupt how the body manages energy and...
Blood pressure may naturally drop decade before death, study finds
Most people know that blood pressure tends to rise from childhood through middle age. But what happens after that has been less clear—until now.
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Why non-smokers are getting lung cancer
Many people think of lung cancer as a disease that mostly affects smokers.
But recently, more and more people who have never smoked are being...
This treatment could cure hidden cause of high blood pressure
Feeling tired or stressed is often blamed for high blood pressure, but a hidden condition called primary aldosteronism may be the real reason for...
Study finds a new cause of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a brain illness that affects millions of people worldwide.
It usually happens in older adults and slowly damages the brain cells that...
This skin problem may raise the risk of serious heart problems
Psoriasis is often seen as just a skin condition, but new research shows it could have much deeper effects on the body—especially the heart.
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Why lower blood pressure may help older adults live longer
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a health condition that many people have around the world.
If it is not treated the right way,...
Can kidney disease cause itchy skin?
Many people don’t know that kidney disease can cause skin problems. But for people living with this condition, having itchy skin and rashes is...
Are your meds secretly raising your blood pressure?
Many people around the world live with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
It’s a serious health issue that can lead to heart attacks,...
Air pollution may increase dementia risk, study warns
Dementia is a serious health problem that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It mostly happens in older people, but younger people can get it...