Many people hide their illnesses for social and professional reasons
A recent University of Michigan study, published in Psychological Science, shows a common yet concerning behavior: people often hide their contagious illnesses in social...
What is a heart attack? Cardiologists explain the condition following death of NBA coach
Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević died recently after a heart attack. Although most heart attacks happen in older people, younger people can...
Research shows big cause of heart disease, high blood pressure
A recent study by St George’s University and others has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of genetics and eye health.
The researchers found...
COVID-19 has big, long-lasting impact on the brain
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in five adults may face long-term effects after recovering from COVID-19.
A recent...
Researchers find non-surgical treatment for knee pain in older people
Scientists from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital have discovered a groundbreaking non-surgical method that strongly reduces knee pain, particularly in people aged 50 and older.
This...
Scientists find a surprising cause of Alzheimer’s disease
A team of researchers from UCL and UCLH have found startling evidence suggesting that Alzheimer's disease, typically a late-life condition, may have been medically...
More younger women get breast cancer, study finds
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have uncovered a worrying trend: breast cancer diagnoses are increasing in women under 50,...
Many older people open to stop taking their medications
A new trend is emerging among older adults – a strong interest in "deprescribing," or reducing the number of medications they take.
According to a...
Can coffee increase high blood pressure and heart disease risks?
A recent study has raised concerns for coffee lovers with severe high blood pressure.
It turns out that drinking more than two cups of coffee...
Breathing exercises as a simple remedy for long COVID
big reduction in symptom severity, functional disability, and an increase in global health.
This study highlights the potential of simple, technology-assisted breathing exercises as an...