Health & Wellness
Could Learning Another Language Slow Brain Ageing? New Research Says It Might
Many teenagers study a second language at school, often wondering whether they will ever use it.
New research suggests there may be an unexpected reward.
According...
Experimental Vaccine Gives New Hope Against Aggressive Brain Tumors
Brain tumors known as gliomas remain one of the greatest challenges in cancer treatment.
They often return even after surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, leaving...
New Drug Targets the Gut to Fight Dangerous Fatty Liver Disease
MASH is one of the fastest-growing causes of serious liver disease. Doctors know that excess fat, inflammation and scarring slowly damage the liver, but...
Could Cutting Processed Foods Save You from Heart Disease?
Convenience foods have transformed the way many people eat.
Frozen meals, packaged desserts, processed meats, sweetened drinks and many packaged snacks save time, but they...
Common Heart Check Could Help Foresee Cancer Risk
A simple test already used by millions of doctors may soon do more than protect the heart.
According to a new study from University College...
Routine Test Could Help Prevent Heart Failure Years Earlier
Many serious diseases develop silently long before people notice that anything is wrong. Heart failure is one of them.
It usually takes years for the...
Weight Cycling May Speed Muscle Loss
Repeatedly losing weight and then gaining it back may do more harm than simply making dieting frustrating.
A new study from the University of California,...
New Injection Helps the Brain Rebuild After Stroke
Every year, millions of people around the world suffer an ischemic stroke, which happens when a blood clot blocks blood flow to part of...
New Vaccine Designed to Stop Pancreatic Cancer Before It Starts
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer because it is usually found only after it has spread. By the time symptoms...
Can AI Chatbots Harm Your Mental Health?
Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of everyday life. Millions of people now ask AI chatbots for help with work, school, writing, cooking, travel...
Sparkling Water vs. Soda: New Study Reveals Which Drink Is Kinder to Your Teeth
Many people who want a healthier lifestyle have started replacing soft drinks with sparkling water.
It has bubbles like soda but usually contains no sugar...
Could Diabetes and Weight Loss drugs Help Fight Alcohol Addiction?
Medicines such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have become well known for helping people lose weight and control type 2 diabetes.
These medicines belong to a...
New Brain Cancer Vaccine Could Boost Long-Term Survival
A new experimental vaccine may offer fresh hope for people with certain aggressive brain cancers that have long been difficult to treat.
Researchers from the...
A Common Vitamin Gives the Immune System New Power Against Hard-to-Treat Cancer
Cancer is one of the world's leading causes of death, and it can become especially difficult to treat when it no longer responds to...
The Surprising Cough That Could Be a Warning Sign of Heart Failure
Most people think of chest pain or shortness of breath as the main warning signs of heart disease.
However, a long-lasting cough can also be...
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Brain Health
Why Dementia Prevention May Need a Different Plan in Every Country
Dementia affects millions of families around the world and is becoming more common as people live longer. The condition slowly damages memory, thinking and...
Could Learning Another Language Slow Brain Ageing? New Research Says It Might
Many teenagers study a second language at school, often wondering whether they will ever use it.
New research suggests there may be an unexpected reward.
According...
New Injection Helps the Brain Rebuild After Stroke
Every year, millions of people around the world suffer an ischemic stroke, which happens when a blood clot blocks blood flow to part of...
Why People with Alzheimer’s Lose Sleep So Early
Researchers have identified what may be an unexpected cause of the severe sleep problems that affect many people with Alzheimer's disease.
Their study suggests that...
Could Cold Sore Viruses Play a Role in Alzheimer’s?
Cold sores are usually seen as a minor annoyance, but could viruses related to cold sores have effects that last for decades?
According to new...