Health & Wellness
Study Finds a Hidden Cause of Heart Attacks and Strokes
As people grow older, changes occur throughout the body. Some cells become damaged by stress, disease, environmental exposures, or simply the aging process itself....
Which Weight-Loss Drug Works Best?
Medicines that help people lose weight have transformed the treatment of obesity in just a few years.
Many people who struggled with weight for decades...
Could More Daylight Help Lower Dementia Risk?
Dementia is one of the fastest-growing health challenges in the world. Millions of people are currently living with the condition, and the number is...
Scientists Find a New Way to Fight Alzheimer’s After 20 Years of Research
Alzheimer's disease gradually steals memories, independence, and quality of life from millions of people worldwide.
Despite decades of research, scientists still struggle to find treatments...
AI Could Help Detect Heart Disease Earlier and More Accurately
Heart disease remains the world's biggest killer. Every year, nearly 18 million people die from cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks, heart failure, and...
Your Muscles May Secretly Help Protect You from Cancer as You Age
Most people think of muscles as the parts of the body that help us walk, climb stairs, lift objects, and stay physically active. However,...
Why Coffee May Be Risky for Kidney Health in Some People
Coffee is one of the world's most popular drinks. Millions of people start their day with a cup of coffee and rely on caffeine...
Could Cocoa Be a Natural Way to Keep Blood Vessels Healthy?
Many people enjoy chocolate as an occasional treat, but scientists have long been interested in another question: could ingredients found in cocoa actually help...
Scientists Discover a Hidden Cause of Tough High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people around the world and is one of the leading causes of serious illness...
Popular Heartburn Drugs Linked to Serious Kidney Problems
Millions of people around the world take medicines called proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, to ease heartburn, acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux disease, also...
Millions of Older Adults May Not Get the Blood Pressure Treatment They Need
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems affecting older adults.
It happens when the force of blood...
The Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease That Many People Miss
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder of the brain that mainly affects movement. It develops when certain nerve cells in the brain gradually stop...
One Pill May Provide Better High Blood Pressure Treatment
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health conditions in the world.
It happens when the pressure of blood...
Could a Common Diabetes Drug Lower Blindness Risk?
A widely used diabetes medication may offer an unexpected benefit beyond controlling blood sugar.
Researchers have discovered that metformin, one of the world's most commonly...
Inflammation in Bones May Lead to Blood Cancer
Deep inside our bones, a remarkable process is taking place every second of our lives. Hidden in the soft tissue called bone marrow, the...
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Brain Health
This Weight-Loss Diet May Also Fight Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases
Most people know the ketogenic diet as a popular way to lose weight. Celebrities, athletes, and people trying to improve their health have embraced...
Study Finds a Hidden Cause of Heart Attacks and Strokes
As people grow older, changes occur throughout the body. Some cells become damaged by stress, disease, environmental exposures, or simply the aging process itself....
Could More Daylight Help Lower Dementia Risk?
Dementia is one of the fastest-growing health challenges in the world. Millions of people are currently living with the condition, and the number is...
Scientists Find a New Way to Fight Alzheimer’s After 20 Years of Research
Alzheimer's disease gradually steals memories, independence, and quality of life from millions of people worldwide.
Despite decades of research, scientists still struggle to find treatments...
Your Eyes May Reveal Your Future Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
The saying that the eyes are the window to the soul may contain more truth than people realize. Scientists now believe that our eyes...