Health & Wellness
A new diet offers hope against Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine are offering cautious optimism: a specialized diet may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that...
A Japanese-style diet linked to lower risk of cognitive decline
Scientists from the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology and other institutions have found that eating a Japanese-style diet may be associated with a...
Cranberries could help enhance memory function in older adults
Scientists from Norwich Medical School have conducted a study examining the potential cognitive benefits of cranberries in older adults.
Cranberries are small red fruits that...
Drinking coffee could lower prostate cancer risk, large study suggests
Scientists from Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University have found that coffee consumption may be associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer...
Drinking green or black tea could help lower blood pressure
Scientists from Guilan University of Medical Sciences have found that regularly drinking green or black tea may help lower blood pressure.
The findings were published...
Can vitamin D help prevent or treat cancer?
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that supports healthy bones, teeth, and muscles.
It also plays an important role in regulating the immune system and...
Antioxidants could help protect cognitive health
Previous studies have suggested that antioxidants—substances that protect the body from harmful molecules known as free radicals—may help reduce the risk of cognitive disorders...
Blackcurrant extract could help lower blood sugar after meals
Scientists from King’s College London have found that consuming blackcurrant extract may help reduce blood sugar and insulin levels after a meal.
Blackcurrants are nutrient-dense...
This hidden body fat may be shrinking your brain
Obesity is usually discussed in terms of body weight or body mass index, often shortened to BMI. For many years, doctors have relied on...
Brain’s own immune cells may kill healthy neurons in Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a long-term brain disorder that slowly worsens over time. It affects movement, balance, and coordination, and it often begins with symptoms...
Long-term alcohol drinking may sharply increase rectal cancer risk
Alcohol is a common part of social life for many people, and moderate drinking is often seen as harmless. However, scientific research has been...
A common diabetes drug may slow kidney aging
As people grow older, their kidneys naturally lose strength and efficiency. This slow decline can make it harder for the body to filter waste,...
A hidden brain damage can quadruple dementia risk
Dementia is often thought of as a disease that slowly develops only because of problems inside brain cells. However, growing evidence shows that damage...
A rider’s heart stopped at a horse show on her 14th birthday – now...
For someone who’d spent her whole life around horses, including competing since she was 7, Ryan Haselden had a terrific 14th birthday lined up...
New drug may treat fatty liver disease more effectively
Liver disease affects millions of people in the United States, and one of the most common and concerning forms is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease,...
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Brain Health
Dietary strategies to ward off dementia
Dementia, a decline in cognitive function severe enough to interfere with daily life, is a growing concern worldwide.
While genetics play a role, research shows...
A new diet offers hope against Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine are offering cautious optimism: a specialized diet may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that...
A Japanese-style diet linked to lower risk of cognitive decline
Scientists from the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology and other institutions have found that eating a Japanese-style diet may be associated with a...
Cranberries could help enhance memory function in older adults
Scientists from Norwich Medical School have conducted a study examining the potential cognitive benefits of cranberries in older adults.
Cranberries are small red fruits that...
Antioxidants could help protect cognitive health
Previous studies have suggested that antioxidants—substances that protect the body from harmful molecules known as free radicals—may help reduce the risk of cognitive disorders...