Dangerous warning signs of pancreatic cancer you need to know
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the world, mainly because it's very hard to catch early.
The pancreas is a small organ...
This arm position could give you wrong blood pressure readings
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has shown that something as simple as where you rest your arm during a blood pressure test...
Nose bacteria may trigger Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
Our nose does far more than help us smell flowers, food, or fresh air. It may also act as a hidden doorway into the...
Your muscles may be stronger than you think: The real reason older people lose...
As people get older, many begin to notice a slow change in how strong they feel. Tasks that once seemed simple, like lifting a...
Worse foods for blood pressure health in older people
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects many people as they get older. It puts extra strain on the heart and blood vessels.
Over time,...
Study finds big shared cause of autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have learned a lot about mental health conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
They have discovered many genetic changes and...
Scientists find a big hidden cause of heart rhythm disorders
Heart rhythm problems, known as arrhythmias, can be frightening, unpredictable, and sometimes life‑threatening. They happen when the electrical signals that control the heartbeat stop...
Big hidden side effects of a popular blood pressure drug
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world, and many people take daily medication to keep it under...
Stress can change blood flow in the brain
Recent research from Penn State has shed light on the relationship between anxiety-induced stress, reduced blood flow, and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia.
While...
Study finds how to boost survival in liver cancer
A new study from Cedars-Sinai Cancer has shown promising results for patients with advanced liver cancer who receive immunotherapy to shrink their tumors.
These patients...