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Extreme weather may harm your heart more than you think
A new study has found that extreme weather conditions such as very hot days, very cold days, and heavy rainfall may increase the risk...
Are your healthy food increasing your risk of lung cancer?
For many years, people have been told that eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is one of the best ways to protect their...
Why ‘brain fog’ in Parkinson’s isn’t always what it seems
People with Parkinson’s disease often worry that their thinking is getting worse. They may feel forgetful, less focused, or slower in their thinking.
However, when...
Early immune change may signal higher dementia risk
Dementia is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out daily...
Scientists find early dementia signals hidden in the gut
Doctors have long believed that diseases like Alzheimer’s begin in the brain. But a new study is challenging that idea and suggesting something very...
Keto diet may ease stress on the diabetic pancreas
A recent study has found that what people eat may play a powerful role in improving type 2 diabetes.
Researchers discovered that a high-fat, low-carbohydrate...
Marijuana use may increase risk of asthma attacks
A recent study has found that young adults who use marijuana may be more likely to experience asthma attacks.
The research, published in the journal...
New blood test may predict ‘stiff heart’ disease
A new study has brought fresh hope for patients living with a serious heart condition known as transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, or ATTR-CM.
This disease is...
How vitamin D can affect brain health in older people
Most people know that vitamin D is important for keeping bones strong. Our bodies make it when our skin is exposed to sunlight.
We can...
Scientists discover a way to protect brain cells in Parkinson’s disease
A new study from Stanford Medicine has found a promising way to protect brain cells in a form of Parkinson’s disease linked to a...
Why some blood pressure just won’t go down and how to fix it
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and is...
A cup of these vegetables a day keeps heart attacks away
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, taking the lives of nearly 18 million people every year. It affects people in many...
Sweet plant shows promise against pancreatic cancer
Stevia is widely known as a natural sugar substitute. Many people use it to sweeten drinks and foods because it has no calories and...
A simple blood pressure pill may hold the secret to living longer and healthier
Scientists are always looking for ways to help people live longer and stay healthy as they grow older.
Aging is a natural part of life,...
Silent signs of liver disease older people need to know
Liver disease is a serious health condition that can affect people at any stage of life, but it becomes especially important to understand in...
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How a black hole and a shredded star could light up a galaxy
In 2014, a strange cloudy object called G2 made a close approach to Sagittarius A*, (Sag A*) the supermassive black hole at the heart...
Tiny gold particles could make zinc batteries last much longer
As the world moves toward renewable energy like solar and wind, the need for better and more reliable batteries is growing quickly.
These energy sources...
Two monsters, one galaxy, and a collision 100 years away!
Space is full of objects that push the boundaries of imagination, but few do it quite as effectively as a black hole.
At its simplest,...
The moon just got a new scar
Look up at a full Moon on a clear night and you are staring at a face that has been punched, gouged, and battered...
A 300-million-year-old mummy reveals how we first learned to breathe
Every time you breathe, you are using a system that evolved hundreds of millions of years ago.
The simple act of your chest expanding and...