Health & Wellness
Huge 17-year study finds one popular blood pressure drug may cause more dangerous side...
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people take medication every day to lower their...
Mini-strokes may last only minutes, but they could predict a dangerous stroke soon
A mini-stroke may sound less serious than a regular stroke, but doctors say it should never be ignored. A mini-stroke, medically known as a...
How peanuts may help cancer spread in the body
Peanuts are one of the world’s most popular snacks. Many people enjoy them roasted, salted, or mixed into foods like peanut butter, candy, and...
Popular sugar substitute may harm your brain and heart, scientists warn
A sweetener that many people use to avoid sugar may not be as healthy as it appears. New research is raising concerns about erythritol,...
This often-ignored blood pressure number could predict heart attacks and strokes
Most people have had their blood pressure checked at a doctor’s office, pharmacy, or hospital. The test only takes a few seconds, but the...
Scientists discover common painkiller may help stop cancer from spreading
Cancer becomes far more dangerous when it spreads from its original location to other parts of the body. This process is called metastasis, and...
Popular blood pressure drug linked to sudden heart stoppage
A large European study has raised new concerns about a widely used blood pressure medicine after researchers found that taking high doses of the...
How alcohol slowly destroys the liver and why early warning signs matter
For many people, drinking alcohol is part of social events, celebrations, dinners, or relaxing after a stressful day.
While small amounts of alcohol may not...
Weight-loss surgery may greatly improve survival for people with kidney disease
A major new study has found that weight-loss surgery may do far more than help people lose weight.
Researchers now say these procedures may also...
Pesticide linked to 150% higher cancer risk in major study
Cancer is a complex disease that develops over time, often influenced by many different factors. Genetics, lifestyle, and environment all play a role.
Among these,...
Scientists discover Parkinson’s disease is not just one disease
A major new study suggests that Parkinson’s disease may actually consist of several different diseases rather than a single condition.
Researchers from VIB and KU...
The critical role of exercise in the era of powerful new weight-loss drugs
New medications for obesity and type 2 diabetes have dramatically changed the conversation about weight loss.
Drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide and...
New migraine headache drugs may work better than older treatments
A major new review of migraine treatments suggests that a newer group of medications may offer better relief for people living with chronic migraine.
Researchers...
New Parkinson’s discovery suggests the brain may be able to protect itself
Scientists may have discovered a new way to help slow Parkinson’s disease by strengthening the brain’s own protective systems.
The findings, published in the Journal...
A weak spot in pancreatic cancer could lead to new treatments
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most serious and difficult cancers to treat. It is often found late, when the disease has already spread,...
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Brain Health
Could a common drug help protect older people from dementia?
Scientists are searching urgently for better ways to prevent and treat dementia as the number of people affected continues to rise around the world.
Dementia...
Mini-strokes may last only minutes, but they could predict a dangerous stroke soon
A mini-stroke may sound less serious than a regular stroke, but doctors say it should never be ignored. A mini-stroke, medically known as a...
Popular sugar substitute may harm your brain and heart, scientists warn
A sweetener that many people use to avoid sugar may not be as healthy as it appears. New research is raising concerns about erythritol,...
This often-ignored blood pressure number could predict heart attacks and strokes
Most people have had their blood pressure checked at a doctor’s office, pharmacy, or hospital. The test only takes a few seconds, but the...
Scientists discover Parkinson’s disease is not just one disease
A major new study suggests that Parkinson’s disease may actually consist of several different diseases rather than a single condition.
Researchers from VIB and KU...