Health & Wellness
A new MRI breakthrough could detect heart failure earlier
The heart needs a steady supply of oxygen to work properly. One important sign of heart health is how well the heart uses this...
New therapy could turn down pain without addiction risk
Chronic pain is a condition that affects millions of people and can make everyday life very difficult. For many patients, the pain never truly...
Sudden confusion in hospital may signal future dementia risk
Many older adults experience a sudden state of confusion when they are admitted to hospital. This condition is known as delirium. It can appear...
How to reverse type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic health conditions in the world today. In the United States alone, more than 36...
Low vitamin D may worsen gut inflammation, new study suggests
Vitamin D is often known as the “sunshine vitamin” because our bodies can make it when our skin is exposed to sunlight. It is...
A new pill may fight obesity without dieting
Obesity is one of the biggest health challenges in the world today. It affects millions of people and increases the risk of many serious...
Common chemical in everyday environments may greatly raise Parkinson’s risk
Parkinson’s disease is a serious condition that affects how people move and control their bodies. It usually develops slowly and is more common in...
Multiple surgeries may harm brain health in older people, study finds
As people grow older, it is common to notice small changes in memory and thinking. Many families have also observed that older adults sometimes...
Common blood pressure drugs may bring hidden risks to the heart
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and often...
Why women have higher risks in heart bypass surgery, study finds
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death around the world, and many people require surgery to treat severe cases.
One common procedure...
Scientists find the real cause behind type 2 diabetes damage
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common health conditions in the world today. It affects hundreds of millions of people and continues...
Study finds safer treatment of high blood pressure
A study from Columbia University has raised important questions about how doctors treat high blood pressure.
The research suggests that one of the most commonly...
Natural supplements may calm inflammation and protect your health
Inflammation is a natural process in the body. It helps protect you when you are injured or sick. For example, when you cut your...
Scientists find hidden cause of gut diseases
Inside your body, your gut is home to a huge number of tiny living things. These include bacteria, viruses, and other small organisms.
Together, they...
Foods older people with high blood pressure should avoid
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is very common among older adults. As people age, their blood vessels naturally become less flexible, which...
Week's Top
Brain Health
Sudden confusion in hospital may signal future dementia risk
Many older adults experience a sudden state of confusion when they are admitted to hospital. This condition is known as delirium. It can appear...
Brain swelling in first days after stroke may decide life or death
A stroke is a serious event that happens when the brain does not get enough blood. This can be caused by a blockage or...
Why smoking could cause memory loss
Smoking is widely known to damage the lungs and heart, but its effects on the brain are becoming clearer over time.
Many studies have shown...
A hidden gut signal may decide who gets ALS or dementia
Two serious brain diseases, ALS and Frontotemporal Dementia, have long puzzled scientists. Both conditions damage the brain and nervous system, but their causes are...
New diabetes drug shows strong power to prevent heart attack and stroke
A newly approved drug called sotagliflozin is giving fresh hope to people living with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease. These conditions are very...