Health & Wellness
Could Your Haircut Become a Skin Cancer Check?
People usually think of doctors and nurses when they think about preventing cancer. Yet some of the most effective health messages may come from...
These drugs Can Protect Blood Vessels in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
Obesity and type 2 diabetes affect hundreds of millions of people around the world. These conditions are known for causing problems with blood sugar...
AI could detect early heart disease in ECGs with 94% accuracy
Artificial intelligence is already changing the way people search for information, translate languages, and communicate. Now, researchers believe the same technology could also help...
Weakening Muscles May Encourage Cancer Growth
Aging affects every part of the human body, but some changes happen so gradually that people barely notice them. One of the most common...
A Diabetes Drug May Become a New Treatment for Chronic Skin Problems
For decades, doctors have treated skin diseases and metabolic disorders as separate medical problems.
Skin specialists focused on rashes and inflammation, while diabetes doctors concentrated...
Natural Compound in Onions and Kale May Help Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems worldwide.
It affects more than one billion people and is a...
Could Exercise Be the Best Natural Treatment for Depression and Anxiety?
Depression and anxiety are among the most common health conditions in modern society. Millions of people around the world live with these problems every...
Why the Order of Illnesses Could Change How Long You Live
Many people know someone who is living with more than one long-term health problem. A person might have diabetes, heart disease, depression, or another...
The New Blood Pressure Question After 60: Why Lower Isn’t Always Better
As people get older, keeping blood pressure at a healthy level becomes more important than ever. At the same time, it also becomes more...
How Much Coffee Everyday Could Help Prevent Heart Disease?
Coffee is one of the world's most popular drinks. Millions of people start their mornings with a cup of coffee, and many enjoy several...
A Common Heart Drug May Do More Harm Than Good in Older People
Heart failure is one of the biggest health challenges facing the United States and many other countries. Millions of people live with this condition,...
Could Some Blood Pressure Medicines Affect Your Kidneys?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with this condition...
These Surprising Events May Trigger a Stroke Within 1 Hour
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability around the world. Every year, millions of people suffer a stroke, and many...
Could Some Everyday Medicines Quietly Raise Your Risk of Memory Loss?
Millions of people take medicines every day to manage common health problems such as allergies, high blood pressure, depression, and motion sickness.
These medications are...
Big Swings in Blood Pressure May Greatly Raise the Risk of Sudden Heart Death
Most people know that having high blood pressure can be dangerous. It can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, and many...
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Brain Health
A Simple Eye Photo Could Spot Alzheimer’s Risk Years Before Symptoms Appear
Alzheimer's disease is one of the most feared illnesses of old age. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and the ability to manage everyday tasks....
This Simple Habit May Lower Your Dementia Risk
Many people think about exercise, healthy food, and mental activities when trying to protect their brains as they get older.
However, scientists are beginning to...
These Surprising Events May Trigger a Stroke Within 1 Hour
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability around the world. Every year, millions of people suffer a stroke, and many...
Could Some Everyday Medicines Quietly Raise Your Risk of Memory Loss?
Millions of people take medicines every day to manage common health problems such as allergies, high blood pressure, depression, and motion sickness.
These medications are...
Losing Sense of Smell and Taste Can Be as Devastating as Parkinson’s and stroke
Most people rarely think about their sense of smell or taste.
The smell of fresh coffee, the taste of a favorite family recipe, or the...