Search Result For: dementia risk

A person takes prescription pills out of bottles and organize them into a container on a table

Date: 2024/11/16 - 10:31

5 big changes to Medicare 2025 plans you should know during open enrollment

Major changes in 2025 include Medicare Advantage plans and a new $2,000 out-of-pocket max under Part D, eliminating "donut hole" coverage gap.

‘Full House’ stars Bob Saget (left), Dave Coulier (center), and John Stamos (right).

Date: 2024/11/16 - 02:32

Full House Star Dave Coulier Diagnosed with Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Actor Dave Coulier, known for playing Uncle Joey on the TV series Full House, announced he has stage 3 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

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Date: 2024/11/15 - 21:31

Drugs like Ozempic may help lower 2nd stroke, heart attack risk

GLP-1 agonist drugs like Ozempic, and SLGT2 inhibitor drugs like Jardiance have been linked with a lower risk of a second stroke or a heart attack in stroke survivors.

Date: 2024/11/14 - 16:00

Cholesterol fluctuations may be a tell-tale sign of dementia

Unexplained fluctuations in cholesterol levels have been linked to dementia and cognitive decline in a recent study.

A nurse holding a tray of blood pressure monitoring equipment.

Date: 2024/11/14 - 14:00

People with kidney disease, diabetes may develop heart disease 28 years earlier

People with chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, or both of these conditions may have a higher cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk 8 to 28 years earlier than those without these conditions, a new study finds.

Female drinking wine with headphones and laptop on couch at home

Date: 2024/11/14 - 04:00

Americans Began Drinking More During the Pandemic, and They Haven’t Stopped

New research shows that heavy alcohol use among adults in the U.S. has persisted beyond the pandemic. In 2022, heavy alcohol use rose by 20%, particularly among adults in their 40s.

Vitamin d supplements in a glass dish on a table counter

Date: 2024/11/14 - 02:31

Vitamin D supplements may lower blood pressure in older adults with obesity

Vitamin D supplementation may help manage hypertension, particularly in older adults with overweight or obesity, a new study suggests.

Date: 2024/11/13 - 20:00

Ultra-processed foods may accelerate biological aging

People who consume a lot of ultra-processed foods experience faster rates of biological aging, a recent study has found.

Date: 2024/11/12 - 19:00

Researchers uncover new role of mutant proteins in some of the deadliest cancers

Findings could point to new ways to treat RAS-driven cancers.

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Date: 2024/11/12 - 03:31

Adding 5 minutes of exercise daily may help lower blood pressure

A new study found that replacing sedentary time with five minutes of daily physical activity can help lower blood pressure and control hypertension.