Your tooth and gum health may predict stroke risk
Taking care of your teeth and gums might do more than just keep your smile bright. New research suggests it could also help protect...
Keto diet supplement may boost cancer treatment, study finds
A new study has found that a substance produced by the body during a keto diet may help make a powerful cancer treatment work...
Hospital infections may greatly increase dementia risk
A new large-scale study has found that being hospitalized with an infection can significantly raise the risk of developing dementia later in life.
This discovery...
Fatty liver very common in people with type 2 diabetes
A new study from Linköping University has found that nearly six out of every ten people with type 2 diabetes also have fatty liver...
Blood test could detect Parkinson’s disease before symptoms begin
A new study from Spain suggests that a simple blood test may one day help doctors diagnose Parkinson’s disease earlier than ever before.
Researchers at...
How tiny minerals in your body affect your blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, happens when the force of blood pushing against your artery walls stays too strong for too long.
This...
How drinking too much alcohol can quietly damage your liver
For many people, drinking alcohol is a normal part of social life. But drinking too much can quietly harm your liver—a vital organ that...
10 warning signs your blood sugar might be too high
Diabetes is a condition that affects how your body handles sugar from the food you eat. When it’s not managed well, too much sugar...
What cholesterol drugs might be doing to your body (beyond the heart)
Cholesterol-lowering drugs are some of the most common medicines taken by older adults.
These drugs help prevent heart attacks, strokes, and other serious conditions by...
How older people can keep blood pressure in a healthy range
Blood pressure shows how hard your heart has to work to move blood through your body. You can think of it like water flowing...