Scientists find a switch to turn off chronic inflammation
Chronic inflammation is a long-term, harmful reaction by the body’s immune system that can lead to serious illnesses such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, diabetes, and...
Lower blood pressure target may protect older adults better
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
If not managed properly, it can lead to...
Gallstones may be an early warning sign of pancreatic cancer, study finds
Scientists at Boston Medical Center have found a surprising connection between gallstones and a deadly type of pancreatic cancer called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).
Their...
Drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may prevent heart disease, stroke
Good news for coffee lovers — a new study from Semmelweis University suggests that drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may...
FDA warns: too much black licorice can harm your heart and blood pressure
Black licorice might seem like a harmless sweet treat, but new findings from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) show that eating too...
Commonly used drugs linked to higher risk of cognitive decline
Cognitive decline can range from mild memory problems to severe dementia, which can greatly affect daily life.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of...
Hidden stress may speed up memory loss in older people
Stress that people keep inside may be quietly damaging brain health in older Chinese Americans, according to new research from Rutgers Health.
The study found...
Scientists find how to make cancer treatments work better
Cancer does not grow in isolation. Tumors live in busy neighborhoods inside the body, surrounded by immune cells, connective tissue, blood vessels, and a...
Weekly vigorous exercise may protect brain health in high blood pressure
People with high blood pressure are more likely to experience memory loss and dementia as they age.
But a new study from Wake Forest University...
This heart-healthy diet helps control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
A diet first made famous for lowering blood pressure may also help people with type 2 diabetes keep their blood sugar in check.
That’s the...