Vitamin D plays a big role in blood pressure control
When we think of vitamin D, we often associate it with strong bones and a robust immune system. However, this "sunshine vitamin" is also...
Common causes of arthritis everyone should know
Arthritis is a condition that causes pain and inflammation in the joints, making it difficult to move and perform everyday tasks. It affects millions...
Scientists find out why our brains slow down with age
Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have made a breakthrough in understanding why our brains might not function as well as...
Can high blood pressure drugs harm men’s health?
Managing high blood pressure is crucial for heart health, especially for men who face specific risks and challenges.
While medications can help control high blood...
Scientists find new cause of migraine headaches
Migraine is a chronic and debilitating neurological condition that affects women three to four times more often than men.
Despite affecting an estimated 1.1 billion...
Research shows the hidden cause of artery damage
Researchers from New York University have uncovered a new role for platelets, showing they trigger an inflammatory response that damages arteries.
This discovery, led by...
Scientists detect dementia from how older people explore new spaces
Spatial navigation, the ability to find our way from one place to another, is a skill we use daily. This skill varies among people...
Light can be a new way to treat deep-seated cancers
Scientists have found that certain types of light can treat cancers on or near the skin when used with a special light-activated drug.
But cancers...
Reinfections of COVID-19 likely as severe as initial infection, study finds
A recent study has analyzed health data from nearly 213,000 Americans who experienced reinfections with the virus causing COVID-19.
Researchers found that individuals who had...
Why new Alzheimer’s drug is so expensive
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new drug from Eli Lilly to treat Alzheimer's disease.
Called Kisunla, this monthly IV infusion therapy...