Lowering blood pressure may help prevent dementia
A new large study from China has found that lowering high blood pressure can help reduce the risk of dementia and memory problems.
The study...
Scientists discover fungus-based silver nanoparticles that could fight COVID-19
Researchers from the University of São Paulo in Brazil have discovered that silver nanoparticles produced by a fungus called Trichoderma reesei might be an...
Breathable algae: A new way to treat lung diseases
Our lungs are constantly exposed to the outside world, breathing in not just oxygen but also dust, pollutants, bacteria, and viruses.
Thankfully, the respiratory system...
Why more young people are getting colon cancer
Doctors are seeing a worrying trend: more young people under the age of 50 are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, which includes cancers of...
Why lower cholesterol isn’t always better for stroke prevention
Cholesterol often gets a bad name, especially when it comes to heart health. We’ve been told that high cholesterol, especially the “bad” kind called...
What to know about cardiogenic shock – a serious heart condition
A large new study has revealed that even in the early stages of cardiogenic shock (CS)—a serious heart condition where blood flow is still...
Intensive blood pressure treatment may protect women with type 2 diabetes
A new study from Cedars-Sinai’s Smidt Heart Institute has found that women with type 2 diabetes who were diagnosed with high blood pressure before...
This daily supplement may prevent memory and cognitive decline
Scientists from Tokyo Medical and Dental University have discovered that melatonin, a natural hormone known for helping us sleep, may also play an important...
This blood pressure number matters most in hypertension treatment
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people and is a major cause of heart disease, strokes, and other serious health problems.
Doctors have...
These supplements can help prevent vision loss in older people
Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is a common eye condition that mainly affects people over 50. It causes damage to the central part of...