Health & Wellness
Will drinking hot water help me lose weight, clear my skin or treat cramps
You may have noticed an unexpected wellness trend gaining traction online.
People are claiming a daily cup of hot water (with nothing else in it)...
How long do people with spina bifida live? New study offers clearer answers
A new long-term study offers important insight into how long people with open spina bifida may live, and how factors such as mobility, feeding...
Does drinking coffee raise your blood pressure?
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world.
It has been linked to several potential health benefits, including a reduced risk...
Daily aspirin early in pregnancy linked to lower risk of severe preeclampsia, study finds
Taking a daily low-dose aspirin starting at the first prenatal visit may significantly reduce the risk of developing severe preeclampsia, according to new research...
Common pain medications may help slow bone cancer growth, study finds
Drugs already approved to treat nerve pain and migraines may one day serve a new purpose: helping to slow the growth of bone cancer.
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Old seizure drug may stop Alzheimer’s plaques before they form, study suggests
Scientists at Northwestern University say a common anti-seizure medication may be able to prevent the earliest steps of Alzheimer’s disease—long before memory loss begins.
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New gut-based compound could help reduce fat absorption and support weight loss
Scientists in Singapore have developed a new oral compound designed to help people manage their weight by reducing how much dietary fat the body...
Scientists discover molecule that helps skin cancer hide from the immune system
Researchers at NYU Langone Health and its Perlmutter Cancer Center have discovered that a gene-regulating molecule called HOXD13 plays a powerful role in helping...
Why aging must be at the center of Parkinson’s study
A new international effort is calling for a major shift in how scientists study Parkinson’s disease.
Although aging is the single biggest risk factor for...
Why preserved vegetables can turn deadly, and how to stay safe
A food truck in southern Italy recently became the center of a deadly health scare.
A food-borne outbreak linked to preserved vegetables killed two people...
Keeping your mind active could delay Alzheimer’s onset by 5 years
Staying mentally active throughout life—by reading, writing, playing games, or even learning a new language—may be linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease...
Higher fiber intake linked to lower dementia risk, 20-year study finds
Scientists from the University of Tsukuba have found that higher dietary fiber intake may be linked to a lower risk of developing dementia.
According to...
Free prescription drugs for seniors cut costs by 23%, study finds—But benefits uneven
In 2016, Poland introduced a nationwide policy that made prescription drugs free for people aged 75 and older, as long as the medications were...
B vitamins, vitamin D may help prevent depression and anxiety
Scientists from Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás have found that B vitamins and vitamin D may help prevent or reduce symptoms of depression and...
A handful of nuts a day could help you live longer
A new study from Imperial College London and other research centers has found that eating just a small amount of nuts each day—about 20...
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Brain Health
Old seizure drug may stop Alzheimer’s plaques before they form, study suggests
Scientists at Northwestern University say a common anti-seizure medication may be able to prevent the earliest steps of Alzheimer’s disease—long before memory loss begins.
In...
Why aging must be at the center of Parkinson’s study
A new international effort is calling for a major shift in how scientists study Parkinson’s disease.
Although aging is the single biggest risk factor for...
Keeping your mind active could delay Alzheimer’s onset by 5 years
Staying mentally active throughout life—by reading, writing, playing games, or even learning a new language—may be linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease...
Higher fiber intake linked to lower dementia risk, 20-year study finds
Scientists from the University of Tsukuba have found that higher dietary fiber intake may be linked to a lower risk of developing dementia.
According to...
New blood test could help detect and treat Alzheimer’s earlier
Researchers from Emory University’s Goizueta Brain Health Institute have made an exciting discovery that could change how we detect and treat Alzheimer’s disease.
By studying...