Health & Wellness
Simple Saliva Test May Help Detect Deadly Cancer Earlier
Scientists in South Africa are exploring a surprising new way to detect one of the world’s deadliest cancers: saliva.
Researchers at the Sydney Brenner Institute...
Why Poor Sleep May Raise the Risk of Dementia
Scientists have long known that conditions such as chronic stress, depression, heart disease, aging, and poor sleep are linked to a higher risk of...
Why a Powerful Schizophrenia Drug May Cause Dangerous Gut and Lung Problems
Schizophrenia is one of the most serious mental health disorders in the world. People living with schizophrenia may experience hallucinations, confused thinking, delusions, disorganized...
Air Pollution Can Harm the Brain Within Just Hours
Air pollution has long been linked to breathing problems, heart disease, and reduced quality of life. But scientists are now increasingly worried about another...
Hidden Blood Vessel ‘Pressure Sensor’ May Prevent Aging and Heart Disease
High blood pressure is one of the world’s most common health problems. Millions of people live with it every day, often without noticing symptoms...
Large Blood Pressure Swings May Greatly Raise the Risk of Sudden Heart Death
A new study suggests that middle-aged adults whose blood pressure changes a lot over time may face a much higher risk of sudden cardiac...
Hidden Brain Sugar Changes May Cause Depression
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. According to global estimates, more than 280 million people are living...
Bright Lights at Night Could Greatly Increase Risks of Heart Attack, Stroke, Heart Failure
Many people use bright lights late at night without thinking much about it. Some scroll through their phones in bed, fall asleep with the...
High-Quality Olive Oil May Naturally Lower Blood Pressure
Olive oil has been used in cooking for thousands of years, especially in countries around the Mediterranean Sea.
People in places like Greece, Italy, and...
New Prostate Cancer Pill May Help Men Recover Faster After Treatment
Doctors and scientists around the world are constantly searching for better ways to treat cancer. The goal is not only to help people live...
Free Online Tai Chi Program Could Ease Chronic Knee Pain
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of pain and disability in Australia and around the world. The condition happens when the protective...
Too Much Coffee May Harm People with Severe High Blood Pressure
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. For many people, it is part of their morning routine and a source...
New Drug May Help Older People Prevent Heart Failure
As people grow older, many parts of the body gradually become stiffer and less flexible. Muscles, joints, and blood vessels can all lose some...
New Warning Signs for Vision Loss You Need to Know
A new study has revealed important clues about how vision damage develops in people with a serious condition called idiopathic intracranial hypertension, also known...
New Drug Could Help Millions Whose High Blood Pressure Won’t Go Away
A new medication called baxdrostat is giving fresh hope to people with dangerously high blood pressure that remains uncontrolled even after taking several different...
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Brain Health
Why Poor Sleep May Raise the Risk of Dementia
Scientists have long known that conditions such as chronic stress, depression, heart disease, aging, and poor sleep are linked to a higher risk of...
Air Pollution Can Harm the Brain Within Just Hours
Air pollution has long been linked to breathing problems, heart disease, and reduced quality of life. But scientists are now increasingly worried about another...
Bright Lights at Night Could Greatly Increase Risks of Heart Attack, Stroke, Heart Failure
Many people use bright lights late at night without thinking much about it. Some scroll through their phones in bed, fall asleep with the...
Common health problems may increase women’s Alzheimer’s risk
Alzheimer’s disease has become one of the biggest health challenges facing older adults around the world.
The disease slowly damages memory and thinking abilities, eventually...
Study finds three very different outcomes in early Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared health conditions, mainly because it affects memory, thinking, and independence.
For many years, people believed that once...