Treating High Blood Pressure May Lower Dementia Risk

Adequate treatment of high blood pressure (BP) can substantially lower the risk for dementia or cognitive impairment without dementia, new data indicated.

DOJ Asks Court to Dismiss FTC – Xlear, Inc. Lawsuit

The Department of Justice asked the United States District Court, Utah, to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit against Xlear, Inc. and Xlear CEO Nathan Jones. (At DOJ’s request Xlear joined the stipulation to dismiss.)

Vitamin D May Lower Blood Pressure in Overweight Seniors

Supplementation with vitamin D and calcium can reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure in older individuals with overweight, particularly in those with a body mass index (BMI) > 30 and those diagnosed with hypertension.

British Spies Considered Giving Hitler Female Hormones

Thanks to the tireless effort of intelligence historians, we now have a brand-new revelation from spy archives that can proudly stand alongside the CIA’s acoustic kitty, and the plan to poison Cuban leader Fidel Castro with a chemical that would make his beard fall out.

Can Cancer Blood Tests Live Up to Promise of Saving Lives?

Joyce Ares had just turned 74 and was feeling fine when she agreed to give a blood sample for research. So, she was surprised when the screening test came back positive for signs of cancer.