Health & Wellness
Simple blood test spot liver cancer risk early—even without hepatitis or cirrhosis
Doctors now have a new tool to help find out which patients with chronic liver disease are most likely to develop liver cancer.
A scoring...
Plant-based diet may reverse heart damage in high blood pressure
A new study from Georgia State University has found that eating a plant-based diet could help prevent and even reverse a specific kind of...
Common sleep supplement may raise heart failure risk
Long-term use of melatonin supplements, commonly taken to improve sleep and reduce insomnia, may be associated with a significantly higher risk of heart failure...
Common causes of blood clots and how to prevent them
Blood clots can form in both arteries and veins, but the reasons why they form are different. Arterial clots usually happen when plaque inside...
Intensive blood pressure lowering strongly benefit people with kidney disease
New research from the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) shows that nearly all adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can benefit from keeping...
New AI can accurately detect dementia using brain waves
Researchers at Örebro University have created two powerful AI models that can detect dementia by analyzing the brain's electrical activity.
These models can tell the...
These foods may harm your kidneys
Your kidneys are important organs that help keep your body healthy. They remove waste from your blood and help keep your fluids in balance.
While...
A common drug might help people avoid joint surgery
A new study has given hope to people with osteoarthritis, a disease that causes joint pain and stiffness. This condition is very common in...
Common diabetes drugs may raise heart disease risk
For many years, doctors have commonly prescribed two drugs—sulfonylureas and basal insulin—as backup treatments for people with type 2 diabetes when the first-choice drug,...
Scientists mix potassium with salt to lower high blood pressure
Many people in the U.S. eat too much salt, which can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and even early death.
On average,...
Stronger muscles, less belly fat may slow brain aging
A new scientific study suggests that people who have more muscle and less hidden fat deep inside their belly may also have younger and...
Could gut bacteria be the hidden cause of Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that affects how people move. Around 8 million people around the world live with this condition.
People with Parkinson’s...
Early signs of liver cirrhosis everyone should know
Liver cirrhosis is a serious condition where the liver gradually becomes damaged over time.
As the damage continues, healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar...
Lowering blood pressure below 120 may greatly improve heart health
A new study from researchers at Mass General Brigham shows that lowering high blood pressure more than usual may bring big health benefits—even if...
Scientists discover a new cause of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the world. It is hard to treat and often gets worse quickly.
One of the most...
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Brain Health
High-fiber diet may help lower dementia risk
Scientists from the University of Tsukuba found eating a high-fiber diet is linked to a lower risk of dementia in healthy older people.
Dietary fiber,...
Cognitive decline common after brain tumor treatment
Slow-growing brain tumors, called IDH mutated gliomas, usually come with a better chance of long-term survival. Treatments often include surgery, followed by radiotherapy and...
New AI can accurately detect dementia using brain waves
Researchers at Örebro University have created two powerful AI models that can detect dementia by analyzing the brain's electrical activity.
These models can tell the...
This test may help prevent Lewy body dementia
Lewy body disease is a serious brain disorder that affects thinking, movement, and memory. It is the second most common cause of dementia after...
This blood test may spot Alzheimer’s before symptoms start
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that affects many people around the world. It slowly gets worse over time and causes memory loss,...