• Full-Fat Cheese May Lower Dementia Risk
  
  A 25-year Swedish study found that people who ate full-fat cheese and did not carry a genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease were 13% to 17% less likely to develop the condition. According to Science Daily, researchers followed nearly 25,000 participants, of whom 3,208...
• Mediterranean Diet Can Lower Stroke Risk
  
  People who follow a Mediterranean diet might lower their risk of stroke, a new study reports. Overall, women who stuck most closely to an eating pattern resembling the Mediterranean diet had an 18% lower risk of any sort of stroke, researchers reported Feb. 4 in the journal...
• Experimental Pill Lowers LDL Cholesterol by 60%
  
  A new kind of pill sharply reduced artery-clogging cholesterol in people who remain at high risk of heart attacks despite taking statins, researchers reported Wednesday. It's still experimental but the pill helps rid the body of cholesterol in a way that today can be done...
• Stroke Rehab Focused on 'Good' Arm More Effective
  
  Stroke rehabilitation might be focusing on the wrong side of a survivor's body, a new study says. Traditional rehab focuses on restoring strength and movement to the side of the body impaired by a stroke, researchers said. But therapy targeted toward a stroke survivor's...
• High Blood Pressure Uncontrolled in 4 of 5 in US
  
  Four out of 5 American adults with high blood pressure don't have their condition under control, putting them at increased risk for heart disease and dementia, a new study says. About 79% of people with high blood pressure have failed to get it down to a healthier level,...
• Stroke Signs Missed in Pregnant, Postpartum Women
  
  Many pregnant and postpartum women who suffer a stroke had warning signs that health care professionals missed, a new study says. More than 25% went to a doctor for stroke-related symptoms within the month prior to their stroke, but did not receive a timely diagnosis,...
• About Catherine O'Hara's Rare Disorder
  
  Emmy award-winning actress Catherine O'Hara passed away last Friday at the age of 71 after what her representatives said was a "brief illness." The "Schitt's Creek" star had revealed earlier that she suffered from a rare congenital disorder.Dextrocardia with situs inversus,...
• Dr. Crandall: Will AI Replace Doctors
  
  Elon Musk recently ignited debate across the medical world after suggesting that artificial intelligence could make medical school "pointless. The provocative remark has sparked questions among patients and professionals alike: Is AI really poised to replace doctors
• Experimental Diabetes Drug Fights Heart Disease
  
  An experimental drug originally developed to treat Type 2 diabetes may also help combat heart disease, according to new research. An international team of scientists found that the drug, known as IC7Fc, lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels while reducing inflammation...
• Brewed Tea Tied to Lower Heart, Diabetes, Cancer Risk
  
  If green tea is already part of your daily routine, you may be giving your health a boost without even realizing it. New research suggests that drinking tea, especially green tea, is linked to a lower risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes and several types of cancer. It...
• Electromagnetic Pulses Improve Stroke Recovery
  
  Stroke survivors might benefit from electromagnetic pulses that stimulate their brains and spur on their recovery, a new study says. This treatment - called electromagnetic network-targeted field (ENTF) therapy - significantly reduced disability in stroke survivors when...
• Night Owls Have Worse Heart Health, But Can Change
  
  Being a night owl can be bad for your heart. That may sound surprising but a large study found people who are more active late at night - when most of the population is winding down or already asleep - have poorer overall heart health than the average person."It is not like,...
• Burning Wood Indoors Tied to Heart, Lung Disease
  
  Lighting a fire on a cold winter night can feel cozy. But a new study suggests it may also harm your health, even if you don't burn the wood yourself. Researchers at Northwestern University found that home wood burning is responsible for about 22% of outdoor fine particle...
• Gout Drugs Also Lower Risk for Heart Attack, Stroke
  
  Gout patients could be getting some heart-healthy added benefits from managing their condition effectively, a new study says. Drugs that lower uric acid levels in the blood also appear to reduce a person's risk of heart attack and stroke, researchers reported Jan. 26 in JAMA...
• Trees Lower Heart Disease Risk in Cities
  
  Trees - but not grass or other greenery - are associated with a lower risk of heart disease in cities, a new study says. People living in urban areas with more trees have a 4% lower risk of heart disease, researchers will report in the February issue of the journal...
• Obesity Directly Influences Risk for Dementia
  
  Obesity and high blood pressure are directly linked to a person's risk of dementia, a new study reports. People's odds of developing dementia can be as much as doubled if they have a high body mass index (BMI), researchers reported Jan. 22 in The Journal of Clinical...
• Limits of Sleep-Tracking Devices
  
  Your watch says you had three hours of deep sleep. Should you believe it Millions of people rely on phone apps and wearable devices like rings, smartwatches and sensors to monitor how well they're sleeping, but these trackers don't necessarily measure sleep directly....
• Dr. Crandall: Trump's Bruised Hand Explained
  
  President Trump recently drew attention after explaining a bruise on his hand , and mentioning aspirin , during a public exchange with reporters. "I would say take aspirin if you like your heart, but don't take aspirin if you don't want to have a little bruising," he said.
• Medications That Weaken Your Bones
  
  Osteoporosis affects millions of people in the United States and around the world. According to national health statistics, about one in two women and up to one in four men over age 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Its prevalence increases with age, making it a...
• Smartwatches Detect Dangerous Heart Rhythm Problems
  
  Smartwatches can greatly improve doctors' ability to detect hidden-but-dangerous heart rhythm problems, a new clinical trial has found. Doctors detected heart arrhythmia four times more often in patients who wore an Apple Watch, researchers reported Jan. 22 in the Journal of...
• Air Pollution Raises Childhood Hypertension Risk
  
  Children might wind up with high blood pressure due to air pollution exposure that occurred in the womb or the cradle, a new study says. Exposure to smog before and after birth increases a child's odds of having higher blood pressure between ages 5 and 12, researchers report...
• Dr. Oz on Alcohol: 'Don't Have It for Breakfast'
  
  The new federal guidelines on alcohol announced on Wednesday have dropped specific recommendations on alcohol consumption, stating that instead, people should drink in moderation. The guidelines, which are updated every five years, provide language on alcohol moderation...
• First Minimally Invasive Heart Bypass Successful
  
  Open-heart surgery might soon become a thing of the past for people suffering from heart disease caused by clogged arteries. The world's first minimally invasive heart bypass procedure - done without cutting open the chest wall - has been performed in a 67-year-old man with...
• Sleep Study Data Can Predict Illnesses Years Earlier
  
  Your body is talking while you sleep, and what it's saying could help doctors predict your future risk for major diseases, a new study says.An experimental artificial intelligence (AI) called SleepFM can use people's sleep data to predict their risk of developing more than...
• Dr. Crandall: President Trump's Aspirin Use
  
  Kicking off the new year, President Donald Trump addressed questions about his health, writing on Truth Social that White House doctors had declared him to be in "perfect health."

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