New wireless pacemaker could protect heart health
A dual-chamber wireless pacemaker has shown reliable performance over three months, according to an international clinical trial led by researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine...
Mindfulness training can alter consciousness, study finds
A recent study by researchers at the University of Cambridge has revealed that mindfulness training can lead to altered states of consciousness, such as...
Diet and Alzheimer’s: What is the link?
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults...
This blood pressure trend in the elderly shows early death risk
Normally, people's blood pressure goes up from childhood until middle age. However, scientists have not been as sure about what happens to blood pressure...
Combined vaping and smoking increases lung cancer risk by 400%
A recent study from The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center—Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC—James) and College...
Boosting deep sleep to improve memory in mild cognitive impairment
Deep sleep is essential for consolidating memories. People with mild cognitive impairment, an early sign of Alzheimer's disease, often experience sleep disturbances, particularly spending...
Can unhealthy diet cause liver cancer?
Liver cancer is a serious health issue that affects many people around the world. It happens when liver cells grow uncontrollably, forming a tumor.
While...
This pain relief drug may harm blood pressure health
Your blood pressure is measured with two numbers: systolic and diastolic. Systolic pressure is the force when the heart's ventricles pump blood out, while...
Eating vegetables full of this nutrient can lower heart disease risk
Nitrate is known to provide several health benefits, such as reducing blood pressure and protecting blood vessels. Foods rich in nitrate include beetroots and...
Common causes of peripheral artery disease: what you need to know
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition where the arteries, particularly those in the legs, become narrowed or blocked due to a build-up of...