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Jan 20, 2021 … STANFORD, Calif. — As people age, certain cells in the body can become more problematic than others. Scientists at Stanford Medicine compare this to Smokey the Bear suddenly lighting forest fires instead of putting them out. Until now though, researchers didn’t know why the body begins to develop chronic inflammation during old age. They only…

Jan 18, 2021 … OXFORD, England — Here’s another reason to make a daily jog or bike ride a priority. There is simply no limit to the benefits of exercise for our hearts, according to the largest ever study of its kind. Researchers at Oxford University say the lowest risk of cardiovascular disease, including conditions such as a heart…

Jan 16, 2021 … BETHESDA, Md. — Aspirin is commonly linked to better heart health, especially when a patient is having a heart attack. Now, one study finds that taking a few tablets each week may also be the key to surviving certain cancers. Researchers with the National Cancer Institute say taking aspirin at least three times a week…

Jan 14, 2021 … JOONDALUP, Australia — On the surface, a heart attack can seem like a sudden and unpredictable event. Despite that perception, the underlying causes of heart failure can present for a very long time. Now, a new study finds there may be a way to predicted who will have a heart attack years in advance using…

Jan 13, 2021 … SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France — Studies have argued the benefits of having a small drink each day, especially for older adults. A new report however, finds that logic just doesn’t work when it comes to heart health. Researchers with the European Society of Cardiology say just half a glass of wine or a small bottle of…

Jan 12, 2021 … ÅLESUND, Norway — Five is good, but eight is great.  A study suggests that what we’re taught from childhood about the number of servings of fruit and vegetables we should eat a day is actually wrong. Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) analyzed an extensive set of data in order to determine the…

Jan 05, 2021 … BOSTON — If you want to avoid getting a form of dementia in your later years, you should consider how long you sleep, a recent study finds. That’s because if you snooze for too long, you may actually doing your brain a disservice.  Researchers at Boston University Medical Center examined data from 2,457 participants in…

Dec 30, 2020 … BOSTON, Mass. — The use of excessive and at times deadly force by U.S. police officers has been under the microscope long before 2020. The death of George Floyd earlier this year however, brought the topic to the forefront of conversations across the country. Now, a new study from neurologists at Massachusetts General Hospital concludes…

Dec 30, 2020 … BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The health impacts of social isolation have been a double-edged sword for nations trying to curb the spread of COVID-19. Aside from the mental health concerns quarantine can bring, researchers in Argentina say lockdowns are also causing a spike in high blood pressure cases. The study, conducted in the emergency department…

Dec 28, 2020 … BOSTON, Mass. — Even before the coronavirus pandemic, people living with diabetes were already at risk from life-threatening complications from their condition. One such problem is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), which can prevent cells from receiving enough glucose to fuel their natural processes. Being sick or not having food can act as a trigger for DKA. Now,…

Dec 17, 2020 … NORWICH, United Kingdom — No one wants to think about the possibility they’ll suffer a disability in the future, but researchers in the United Kingdom say the signs may be hiding in your blood. A team from the University of East Anglia finds that certain biomarkers which appear in a simple blood test can actually predict…

Dec 17, 2020 … TAMPA, Fla. — While health officials and lawmakers continue trying to steer young people away from vaping, the wide variety of enticing flavors added to these products make that a tough task. Although most of the worry over vaping comes from the risk of addiction, lung damage, and threat of switching to conventional cigarettes, a…

Dec 14, 2020 … DALLAS, Texas — Having high blood pressure typically means trouble for a patient’s heart. A new study by researchers with the American Heart Association (AHA) finds blood pressure issues, at any age, can also create danger for a patient’s brain as well. According to their study, even slightly elevated blood pressure for any period of time…

Dec 12, 2020 … LONDON — Another study is suggesting that carnivores are doing it all wrong. Researchers in Boston say eating red meat of any kind can increase the chances of developing coronary heart disease (CHD), especially in men. Their findings reveal replacing meatier diets with plant foods, like beans and nuts, can help to reduce this risk.…

Dec 08, 2020 … SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France — High blood pressure is usually a condition that causes patients to fear for their heart health. A study by researchers in the United Kingdom say even a small change can eventually mean trouble for your brain as well. A report by the European Society of Cardiology finds hypertension, especially during middle…

Dec 01, 2020 … BERLIN, Germany — Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the fear has been COVID-19 reaching a patient’s respiratory system and damaging the lungs. A new study finds the virus can also enter a person’s brain through their nose. Researchers in Germany say this explains symptoms including loss of smell and taste, headaches, fatigue, nausea, and dizziness. In…

Nov 30, 2020 … UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Having children and managing a family can certainly make you feel older than you really are. Researchers at Penn State say there’s more truth to this than people may think. Their study finds the number of children women give birth to can determine how fast their body physically ages. According to…

Nov 24, 2020 … LONDON — For years, the dairy industry has said that milk builds strong bones. A new study finds nutrients in meat may be the actual key to a sturdy skeleton. Researchers from the Universities of Oxford and Bristol say vegans, vegetarians, and pescatarians (fish eaters) have a higher risk of bone fractures than their meat-eating friends.…

Nov 21, 2020 … TEL AVIV, Israel — What would you do to stop the hands of time? As scientists continue to work at slowing the aging process, a team in Israel says the answer may be as simple as taking a deep breath. In a groundbreaking clinical trial, researchers from Tel Aviv University reveal hyperbaric oxygen treatments (HBOT)…

Nov 17, 2020 … LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Besides just interfering with everyday life, an irregular heartbeat, also significantly raises one’s risk of suffering a stroke or heart attack. Many take both vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid fish oil supplements to avoid developing this condition, atrial fibrillation (AFib), but a new study finds both of these won’t actually help.…

Nov 13, 2020 … TARRAGONA, Spain — Diets high in fats and sugars have been well connected to higher risks for obesity over the years, but a new study is now linking these foods to pain. Researchers in Spain say eating too much processed, fatty food can lead to the muscle nerves experiencing more inflammation. A team from the Universitat…