Health & Wellness
How keeping hormones intact may help fight frailty in old age
Frailty is a serious problem for many older adults because it makes them more vulnerable to bad health outcomes.
People who become frail are more...
Why people in Pennsylvania have higher skin cancer risk
A recent study led by scientists from Penn State University has discovered an interesting link between farming practices and higher rates of melanoma, the...
How diet and insulin change muscles for better blood sugar
New research from the University of Michigan and the University of Sydney has revealed surprising insights into how calorie restriction impacts muscle protein changes...
This metabolic hormone is a new weapon against flu virus
A hormone that helps regulate energy balance in the body also plays an important role in how the body responds to influenza, according to...
New depression drug can offer faster relief
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new use for a medicine called Caplyta, also known by its scientific name lumateperone.
This...
This single gene may cause mental illness
A groundbreaking international study led by the Institute of Human Genetics at the University of Leipzig Medical Center has demonstrated that changes in a...
The key to preventing heart disease is in the gut
Heart disease is the number one cause of death around the world, killing nearly 20 million people each year.
While many people know that things...
What are the signs of a brain tumor?
Have you been having headaches that won't go away, confusion or changes in your senses? You may wonder if these are signs of a...
High blood pressure is linked to early cognitive decline
A recent preclinical study from Weill Cornell Medicine has uncovered new insights into how hypertension, or high blood pressure, can damage the brain well...
Too much sunlight can trigger skin cancer via inflammation
Sunlight is important for our health because it helps our body make vitamin D, which keeps our bones strong and supports the immune system.
But...
Men and women may have different bone loss in gum disease
A recent study conducted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has revealed important new information about periodontitis, a common gum disease...
Air pollution increases cardiac arrest risk, study shows
A new study conducted by the Politecnico di Milano in Lombardy has revealed alarming findings about the link between air pollution and cardiac arrest...
This mineral can help lower your blood pressure naturally
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a very common health problem. If it is not treated, it can lead to serious issues like...
Why many older people stop taking cholesterol drug statins
Statins are common medications that help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Doctors frequently prescribe them because they are proven to...
Common arthritis can strongly increase risks of many chronic diseases
Osteoarthritis is a common condition that affects the joints, making movement painful and difficult.
It happens when the cartilage, which is the smooth protective layer...
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Brain Health
High blood pressure is linked to early cognitive decline
A recent preclinical study from Weill Cornell Medicine has uncovered new insights into how hypertension, or high blood pressure, can damage the brain well...
Scientists discover a new cause of stroke
In a surprising discovery, scientists from the University of California, Irvine, have found a new cause of brain hemorrhages that could change how we...
Can lower income increase your dementia risk?
A new study has found that people with lower incomes and those from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups are more likely to have...
Study finds important cause of Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia are two serious illnesses that affect the brain. They cause problems with movement, such as shaking, stiffness, and...
Simple foods that help lower stroke risk
A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain suddenly stops, either because a blood vessel is blocked or because it bursts.
When this happens,...