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Untreated high blood pressure linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk

Untreated high blood pressure linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk

Debi Johnson

A new study substantiates the link between untreated high blood pressure and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease for adults ...

Older adults taking aspirin to prevent heart attack despite risks

Older adults taking aspirin to prevent heart attack despite risks

Debi Johnson

Millions of older Americans are taking a daily dose of aspirin to lower their risk of having a heart attack ...

California serial slingshot shooter Prince Raymond King who terrorized neighborhood for a decade is found dead after his arrest

California serial slingshot shooter Prince Raymond King who terrorized neighborhood for a decade is found dead after his arrest

Elaine Hadley

US News By Richard Pollina Published May 31, 2024, 1:11 a.m. ET An elderly California man accused of terrorizing his ...

Here’s what is in the new treat

Here’s what is in the new treat

Gregory Daniels

McDonald’s McFlurry machines could be under investigation by the FTC The machines are broken hilariously often, but it’s anything but ...

When does old age begin? How increased longevity tricks seniors

When does old age begin? How increased longevity tricks seniors

Abhinav Thawait

Human Interest By Andrew Court Published April 23, 2024, 5:28 p.m. ET Gerry Turner, 72, and Teresa Nist, 70, appeared ...

Ohio man tricked by scam caller shoots and kills Uber driver

Ohio man tricked by scam caller shoots and kills Uber driver

Elaine Hadley

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office arrested William Brock, 81, in connection with the shooting of Uber driver Loletha Hall in ...

111-year-old man born same year Titanic sank is now oldest in world

111-year-old man born same year Titanic sank is now oldest in world

Abhinav Thawait

World News By Angela Barbuti Published April 6, 2024, 5:29 p.m. ET A great-grandfather in England is now the world’s ...

Patient cured of HIV and leukemia ‘extremely grateful’ 5 years later

Patient cured of HIV and leukemia ‘extremely grateful’ 5 years later

Debi Johnson

Health By Adriana Diaz Published Feb. 26, 2024, 7:06 p.m. ET Five years after receiving a life-changing stem cell transplant, a ...

Bizarre sleep behaviors revealed — from driving to having sex

Bizarre sleep behaviors revealed — from driving to having sex

Debi Johnson

Some sleepers hope to put these bizarre behaviors to bed. It’s widely known that people walk and talk in their ...

Swimming in cold water may reduce menopause symptoms: study

Swimming in cold water may reduce menopause symptoms: study

Debi Johnson

Women’s Health By Tracy Swartz Published Jan. 24, 2024, 8:48 p.m. ET Seas the day! Menopausal women who make swimming ...

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