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How to manage heart disease with plant-based diets

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but there are ways to manage and even reduce the risk of heart...

Causes of hallucinations and delusions in Alzheimer’s patients

Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It’s most common in older adults and is known for causing confusion...

Half of people with this heart problem will get heart attack, stroke

In recent years, Atrial Fibrillation (AF) has become a key focus of medical research in the UK. AF is a condition where the heart beats...

Can omega-3 fatty acids protect your brain from dementia

Dementia is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior, making it difficult for those affected to carry out everyday activities. As people age, the...

New drug combo for treating brain metastases in breast cancer

A study from the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center has found that combining a fatty acid inhibitor with chemotherapy could enhance treatment...

Herbal supplements for controlling type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body struggles to regulate blood sugar levels effectively. While traditional treatments like medication and lifestyle changes are...

Caffeine and high blood pressure: What you need to know

Many of us enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or a caffeinated soda in the afternoon to help us stay awake and...

Lower blood pressure number linked neuroticism, study finds

High blood pressure is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, but it is also associated with psychological factors such as anxiety, depression, and...

All in the family: 3 generations take on the same defective heart valve

Around the time a cardiologist diagnosed Keri Mathew with a heart problem at age 4, her dad once again failed the physical required to...

A wearable device to prevent falls in older people

As we age, staying upright and maintaining good posture becomes more challenging due to a combination of weakening muscles, changes in vision, and alterations...