Health & Wellness
Doctors Find New Way to Prevent Glaucoma Blindness Earlier
Losing eyesight is one of the greatest fears many people have as they grow older. One disease that can quietly steal vision is glaucoma....
Study Finds Hidden Heart Risks After Breast Cancer
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women who survive breast cancer.
Thanks to better screening and improved treatments, more women are living...
Simple Blood Test May Predict Dementia Decades Before Symptoms
Dementia is usually noticed when a person begins forgetting names, repeating questions, getting lost, or struggling with everyday tasks.
However, scientists now know that the...
A Single Gene May Raise Dementia Risk While Lowering Cancer Risk
For many years, doctors have noticed something unusual.
People who develop dementia often seem less likely to develop cancer, while people who have had cancer...
Your Genes May Predict Vision Loss Disease Years Before
Glaucoma is one of the most common eye diseases in the world and is the leading cause of permanent vision loss.
Unlike many eye problems...
New Drug May Better Fight Against Deadly Pancreatic Cancer
For many years, doctors have struggled because pancreatic cancer usually causes few symptoms in its early stages.
By the time many people learn they have...
Could High Blood Sugar Be Aging Your Brain Faster?
The human brain naturally changes as we grow older. Starting in our 30s or 40s, the brain slowly becomes smaller, and some nerve cells...
Should the Lowest-Risk Prostate Cancer Still Be Called Cancer?
For many people, hearing the word "cancer" is frightening. It often brings thoughts of aggressive disease, difficult treatments, and a life-threatening future.
However, doctors are...
Common Sleep Supplement May Also Ease Chronic Pain
Millions of people live with long-lasting muscle and joint pain caused by conditions such as osteoarthritis, back pain, and fibromyalgia. This type of pain...
DNA Test Could Predict Glaucoma Long Before Vision Loss
Glaucoma is one of the world's leading causes of permanent blindness.
It slowly damages the optic nerve, which carries visual information from the eye to...
This Old Vaccine May Help Protect the Brain From Alzheimer’s
Scientists have long used vaccines to protect people from infectious diseases. However, researchers are now discovering that some vaccines may do much more than...
This Vitamin D Supplement May Be the Better Choice for Your Health
Vitamin D is one of the most important nutrients for good health. It helps the body absorb calcium, which keeps bones and teeth strong.
It...
Most Heart Attacks and Strokes Give Early Warning Signs
Many people believe that heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure happen suddenly without any warning.
While these events often seem unexpected, a huge new international...
This Common Vaccine May Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke
Most people think of shingles as a painful skin rash, but doctors now know that it can affect much more than the skin.
Shingles is...
Popular Blood Pressure Drug Linked to Dangerous Side Effects
Millions of people around the world live with high blood pressure, also called hypertension.
This condition happens when blood pushes too hard against the walls...
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Brain Health
Sleep Apnea Linked to Poor Memory and Greater Dementia Risk
Many people think of snoring as little more than an annoyance, but for some people it may be a sign of a serious medical...
Simple Blood Test May Predict Dementia Decades Before Symptoms
Dementia is usually noticed when a person begins forgetting names, repeating questions, getting lost, or struggling with everyday tasks.
However, scientists now know that the...
A Single Gene May Raise Dementia Risk While Lowering Cancer Risk
For many years, doctors have noticed something unusual.
People who develop dementia often seem less likely to develop cancer, while people who have had cancer...
Could High Blood Sugar Be Aging Your Brain Faster?
The human brain naturally changes as we grow older. Starting in our 30s or 40s, the brain slowly becomes smaller, and some nerve cells...
This Old Vaccine May Help Protect the Brain From Alzheimer’s
Scientists have long used vaccines to protect people from infectious diseases. However, researchers are now discovering that some vaccines may do much more than...