Common hospital drugs may increase dementia death risk
Hospice care is meant to bring comfort, peace, and dignity to people at the end of life. But for many Americans with dementia, the...
Faster MRI scans could diagnose dementia more efficiently
A new study from University College London (UCL) has found that MRI scans used to help diagnose dementia can be done in one-third of...
These plant-based foods can harm your heart health
A new study shows that not all plant-based diets are equally good for your heart.
While plant-based eating is often seen as a healthy choice,...
Urine tests show smoking linked to high blood pressure
A new study from the University of Manitoba has found strong evidence linking tobacco smoking to an increased risk of high blood pressure, also...
Keto diet may harm blood sugar and liver health
Avocado toast with fried cheese instead of bread and zucchini noodles covered in buttery bacon sauce are just some of the tasty ideas that...
New antibody treatment could treat chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease is a serious and growing health problem that affects about 1 in 10 people in Sweden.
It happens when the kidneys slowly...
Scientists discover new cause of deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer. It is hard to detect early, spreads quickly, and is often difficult to treat.
One...
Turmeric and vitamin d may help control blood pressure in people with diabetes
A new study from Urmia University of Medical Sciences has found that turmeric and vitamin D might help people with type 2 diabetes manage...
A spoonful of peanut butter may help detect Alzheimer’s early
Scientists at the University of Florida have come up with a clever and simple way to help doctors detect Alzheimer’s disease early—using peanut butter.
This...
Scientists discover root cause of deadliest ovarian cancer
Researchers have made a big breakthrough in understanding one of the deadliest types of ovarian cancer. Their discovery could help doctors find the disease...