Early coronary heart disease linked to higher dementia risk
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a known risk factor for dementia, but new research suggests that the age at which CHD is diagnosed can...
Cannabis may not effectively reduce long-term opioid use
A comprehensive 20-year study conducted in Australia has yielded insights into the relationship between cannabis use and illicit opioid consumption.
The research, led by the...
Best blood pressure target for older people with hypertension
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a significant health concern due to its potential to cause heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.
It's characterized by...
Which over-the-counter medications work best for treating COVID-19
Since COVID-19 first spread rapidly around the world in 2020, we have significantly more options to reduce the symptoms and severity of the virus.
COVID-19...
New blood test enhances heart damage detection
Recent research highlights a significant advancement in diagnosing heart muscle injuries.
A high sensitivity blood test, capable of detecting very low levels of the protein...
Many people with diabetes suffer from this bone disease, study finds
A recent study conducted at the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University has shed light on a concerning health issue.
The study, aimed at...
How does exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ impact your cancer risk
Celeste Leigh Pearce, Ph.D., M.P.H., wants to build more than a cohort of study participants.
She wants to create a movement.
It’s a movement to understand how...
Fast walking lowers heart failure risk in older women
A recent study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society highlights a crucial link between walking pace and heart health in postmenopausal women.
The...
What he thought was pneumonia turned out to be heart failure – at age...
Dave Conway felt his legs tremble as he carried a 50-pound bag of corn to pour into a batch of bourbon.
As a craft distiller...
This drug may be more effective for high blood pressure
A recent study conducted by Columbia University suggests that thiazide diuretics may be a more effective and safer choice for the initial treatment of...