Health & Wellness
Can a knee brace really help with arthritis pain?
Knee osteoarthritis is a common condition that causes pain and stiffness, especially in older adults. It can make it hard to walk, go up...
Study finds hidden genetic drivers of type 2 diabetes
Scientists from Helmholtz Munich and an international team have made an important discovery in the fight against type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Using global genetic data,...
Doctors urged to prescribe exercise for mild blood pressure and cholesterol
The American Heart Association (AHA) is encouraging doctors to recommend exercise as a first step for healthy adults with slightly high blood pressure or...
Dialysis is not always best choice for people with kidney failure
A new study suggests that for many older adults with kidney failure who cannot get a transplant, starting dialysis right away may not always...
This common chemical linked to Parkinson’s disease
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other research centers have found more evidence that a chemical called trichloroethylene, or TCE, may be linked...
What triggers a stroke? New study reveals surprising clues
Strokes are a major health issue around the world. They can lead to death or cause long-term problems with movement, speech, and memory.
In Ireland...
Salty drinking water that may increase high blood pressure risk
For most people, salt is something they think about when cooking or eating, not when turning on the tap.
But new research suggests that drinking...
New blood test can detect early Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a serious brain condition that slowly affects a person’s ability to move, sleep, smell, and think clearly. It affects more than...
Why regular cancer screenings are so important for yourself
Cancer screenings are a powerful tool for protecting long-term health.
They can detect cancer early—when treatment works best—and in some cases, they can even help...
Common brain health issue greatly raises dementia risk
A common but often hidden brain condition could make older adults four times more likely to develop dementia.
This condition is called cerebral amyloid angiopathy,...
Eating less protein may help slow liver cancer
their risk of liver cancer—or slow its growth—by simply eating less protein.
The research, published in the journal Science Advances, showed that low-protein diets helped...
These women may have double stroke risk in or after pregnancy
A new study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026 has found that women who have had a stroke caused by...
New blood test could catch pancreatic cancer earlier
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers, mostly because it is usually found too late. About 95% of pancreatic cancer cases are...
Nitrate in water may increase dementia risk while nitrate from vegetables may lower the...
A new study from Edith Cowan University in Australia and the Danish Cancer Research Institute has found that not all sources of nitrate in...
Why stiffness matters a lot for kidney heal after injury
Healing from sudden kidney damage isn’t just about the kidney cells growing back. New research from the University of Connecticut shows that the kidney’s...
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Brain Health
What triggers a stroke? New study reveals surprising clues
Strokes are a major health issue around the world. They can lead to death or cause long-term problems with movement, speech, and memory.
In Ireland...
New blood test can detect early Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a serious brain condition that slowly affects a person’s ability to move, sleep, smell, and think clearly. It affects more than...
Common brain health issue greatly raises dementia risk
A common but often hidden brain condition could make older adults four times more likely to develop dementia.
This condition is called cerebral amyloid angiopathy,...
These women may have double stroke risk in or after pregnancy
A new study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026 has found that women who have had a stroke caused by...
Nitrate in water may increase dementia risk while nitrate from vegetables may lower the...
A new study from Edith Cowan University in Australia and the Danish Cancer Research Institute has found that not all sources of nitrate in...