Coronary calcium levels could predict heart attack better
In a new study, researchers found that testing a patient's coronary calcium levels is a better predictor of blocked coronary arteries at risk for...
Don’t let grief hurt your sleep and heart health
In a new study, researchers found that people who have recently lost a spouse are more likely to have sleep disturbances that exacerbate levels...
Why walking speed and grip strength are important to people with diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that tests of physical performance, especially walking speed and grip strength, correlate with cognitive function in patients with...
This memory problem may be linked to cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s
In a recent study, researchers found that in people older than 60, complains about poor memory could be a sign for mild cognitive decline.
Cognitive...
Weight loss surgery could shrink both fat and muscles
In a new study, researchers from Mayo Clinic found that left gastric artery embolization, a novel interventional procedure used to treat obesity, leads to...
This memory test could help detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier
In a recent study, researchers found that testing how well people remember past events in their lives could help predict the risk for developing...
4 tips to deal with the flu season
A recent report from the Conversation said the 2017-2018 flu season was historically severe.
According to scientists, public health officials estimate that 900,000 Americans were...
Marijuana use linked to higher risk of stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure
In a recent study reported by American College of Cardiology, researchers find that marijuana use is linked to higher risk of heart failure and...
Scientists find better way to predict heart disease, stroke
In a recent study, a team of researchers has developed a new online tool to more accurately predict who among those ages 40-65 is...
Our eyes could show early sign of Parkinson’s disease
In a recent study, researchers found that the eyes could be a window to the brain for people with early Parkinson’s disease.
People with this...