Senior Health Update Archives - Page 9 of 44

Are nitrates good or bad for health? Why?

Many studies suggest that nitrates benefit cardiovascular health. Other studies suggest they may increase cancer risk. Researchers conducted an analysis of studies investigating the benefits and risks of dietary nitrates. Further research is needed to...

Can a Mediterranean diet help keep heart disease, dementia, and cancer at bay?

For some time researchers have suggested that a Mediterranean diet — high in fresh fruit and vegetables, beans, nuts, whole grains, and ﬁsh — may help lower heart disease risk and increase life expectancy. An...

Consuming over 6 teaspoons of added sugar a day linked to stroke, depression, asthma

Sugar occurs naturally in foods but can also be added during manufacturing or cooking. Researchers are still working to understand the dangers of consuming too much sugar. A recent umbrella review found that sugar consumption...

Parkinson’s: Could a common cleaning chemical cause the disease?

More than 8.5 million people globally have Parkinson’s disease. Researchers have linked Parkinson’s disease to exposure to toxins, such as pesticides and air pollution. Now, scientists from the University of Rochester believe a commonly-used chemical...

Enzalutamide, combined with standard treatment, shows promise in prostate cancer

A second-generation androgen receptor blocker added to other prostate cancer treatments improves five-year survival rates for people with metastasized disease. The blocker, enzalutamide, improved outcomes in a range of prostate cancers even where chemotherapy is ineffective. Enzalutamide...

Scientists manage to detect pancreatic and prostate cancer with a urine test

Pancreatic cancer accounted for 3.2%Trusted Source, and prostate cancer accounted for 14.2% of all new cancer cases in 2022 in the United States. Pancreatic cancer, in particular, can be difficult to treat and has a much...

What is the link between age and breast cancer?

Age is one of several factors related to the risk of developing breast cancer. As a person gets older, their risk of developing breast cancer increases. Medically reviewed by Yamini Ranchod, Ph.D., M.S. — By Lana Burgess on July 3,...

Blood biomarker may enable early diagnosis of vascular dementia

Vascular dementia causes around one in 10 dementia cases in the United States. It is often caused by cerebral small vessel disease, which damages cells lining the blood vessels in the brain. The symptoms are...

The drug fasudil may help reverse some of the effects of schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that impacts behavior and perceptions of reality. Researchers are still working to understand brain changes present in schizophrenia and the best approaches to treatment. Data from a recent study found...

Cardiovascular health: Irregular sleeping habits may increase atherosclerosis risk

A new study finds a link between irregular sleeping patterns and subclinical symptoms of atherosclerosis in older people. Atherosclerosis-related diseases are the leading cause of death in the United States. The study underscores the importance...