Why many older adults still take daily aspirin
A new study from Johns Hopkins University has found that many older Americans are still taking a daily low-dose aspirin to prevent heart problems,...
What blood pressure number is best for heart health in older people?
High blood pressure is a common concern for older adults, but what level is best for maintaining heart health?
A recent study aimed to answer...
Scientists discover a new cause of stroke
In a surprising discovery, scientists from the University of California, Irvine, have found a new cause of brain hemorrhages that could change how we...
Too much processed food may raise colon cancer risk early
Colorectal cancer used to be something doctors mostly saw in older people. But now, more adults under 50 are being diagnosed with this disease,...
Scientists say there’s no proof gut bacteria cause autism
A group of scientists is challenging the popular idea that gut bacteria play a role in causing autism.
In a new opinion article published in...
Headaches harm 33% of world population—and women suffer the most
Do you often deal with migraine headaches? If so, you’re far from alone.
A new study reveals that almost 1 in 3 people around the...
Sweat-powered sticker could turn your coffee cup into a health tracker
Imagine checking your vitamin levels just by holding your morning coffee or orange juice—no needles, no batteries, and no extra effort.
Engineers at the University...
Early lung cancer testing could detect COPD
A new study suggests that testing lung function earlier in life could help find people at risk of developing serious lung diseases like chronic...
Can lower income increase your dementia risk?
A new study has found that people with lower incomes and those from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups are more likely to have...
It’s safe to delay some heart stent procedures in a heart attack, study finds
When someone has a heart attack, doctors need to act fast. A heart attack happens when a coronary artery—one of the blood vessels supplying...