THURSDAY, April 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Bringing high blood pressure under control can reduce older black Americans’ risk of dementia, a new study finds. Black people are at high risk forRead More…
WEDNESDAY, April 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The overall rate of heart disease in the United States has declined 38 percent since 1990, a new report shows. Not every state has benefitedRead More…
WEDNESDAY, April 11 (American Heart Association) — Many Americans spend their lives with their pets — sharing habits, walks and sometimes even the bed. To help celebrate National Pet Day on AprilRead More…
WEDNESDAY, April 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Is arthritis pain getting in the way of your fitness plans? That need not be the case. In fact, physical activity can be vital toRead More…
TUESDAY, April 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Could women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) be at increased risk for mental health problems? And are their children more likely to have autism andRead More…
TUESDAY, April 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — How long you might live may depend on where you live. New research suggests that if you spend your days on a sunny Hawaiian island,Read More…
TUESDAY, April 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The way that Alzheimer’s disease is defined for research should be based on brain changes rather than symptoms. That’s what leading Alzheimer’s scientists are proposingRead More…
MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Exercise and healthy eating can counter the harmful side effects of hormone therapy for prostate cancer, a new study suggests. Androgen-deprivation therapy suppresses testosterone andRead More…
MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Pregnant women who take certain antidepressants may unknowingly compromise the brain development of their child, researchers suggest. The concern is based on a new analysisRead More…
MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Having asthma as a child is associated with developing stiff arteries earlier in adulthood, according to a new study. The study, published Monday inRead More…
MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Staying physically fit can help ward off heart trouble, even if your genetics put you at higher risk for clogged arteries, a new, large studyRead More…
MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — People struggling with COPD might find some relief in an ancient art. The centuries-old practice of tai chi appears to boost the exercise capabilities andRead More…