Health & Wellness
This Weight-Loss Hormone May Protect the Liver Even Without Weight Loss
A message sent from the brain may help calm an inflamed liver, according to new research from McMaster University.
The surprising discovery began with GDF15,...
Early Sugar May Increase Dementia Risk Decades Later
The roots of dementia may reach much further back in life than most people imagine.
A new study suggests that sugar intake during pregnancy and...
A Simple Test Could Find Hidden Kidney Disease
Kidney disease can quietly damage the body for years before a person realizes anything is wrong.
International researchers are now calling for much greater use...
Cannabis May Bring Psychosis Forward by Years
Waiting until adulthood to use cannabis may not remove its possible mental health risks, according to a large new study.
Researchers found that cannabis users...
Could Lower Cancer Drug Doses Work Just as Well?
Some cancer medicines can save lives, but they can also cause serious side effects and cost enormous amounts of money.
A growing group of doctors,...
Blood Test May Show Returning Breast Cancer
Breast cancer treatment does not always end when the original tumor is removed or controlled. For some patients, cancer can return months or years...
Walking Patterns Could Reveal Alzheimer’s Years Earlier
Alzheimer’s disease does not begin on the day a person starts forgetting names, appointments, or familiar places.
Changes inside the brain may slowly build for...
Air Pollution Could Cause Dental Disease
When people think about air pollution, they usually think about breathing problems.
A new study from Brazil suggests that polluted air may also affect the...
Blood Test May Warn of Future Frailty
A routine blood sample may one day reveal more than whether an older person has kidney disease, diabetes or another medical problem.
It could also...
New Scan Could Reveal a Curable Cause of High Blood Pressure
A new type of scan may help doctors find a hidden and potentially curable cause of high blood pressure.
The test can identify tiny growths...
These Health Problems May Make Alcohol Harder on the Liver
Heavy drinking can damage the liver, but not everyone who drinks the same amount develops serious liver disease.
New research suggests that a person’s existing...
Blood Pressure Drugs Can Affect Men in Unexpected Ways
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in adults, and keeping it under control can greatly reduce the risk of...
6 Teas That May Help Calm Inflammation
Inflammation is part of the body’s natural defense system. It helps the body respond to injuries and infections, but problems can develop when inflammation...
Popular Heartburn Drugs Linked to Kidney Problems
Millions of people use proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, to control heartburn and acid reflux.
These medicines reduce the amount of acid made by the...
The Mineral That May Help Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems worldwide.
It often causes no clear symptoms, but over time it...
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Brain Health
Early Sugar May Increase Dementia Risk Decades Later
The roots of dementia may reach much further back in life than most people imagine.
A new study suggests that sugar intake during pregnancy and...
Walking Patterns Could Reveal Alzheimer’s Years Earlier
Alzheimer’s disease does not begin on the day a person starts forgetting names, appointments, or familiar places.
Changes inside the brain may slowly build for...
Estrogen Therapy Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
A form of hormone therapy used by many women after menopause may be linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a...
Brain Stimulation May Help Restore Speech
A serious brain injury can change much more than a person's ability to move.
It can also damage the brain pathways needed to speak clearly...
An Older-Looking Brain May Warn of Dementia
An MRI scan may reveal more about dementia risk than doctors can see with the naked eye.
A new study suggests that when a person's...