Health & Wellness
Cutting back on alcohol could prevent cancer deaths
Drinking less alcohol each year could save many lives in Australia, especially among older adults, according to a new study led by La Trobe...
AI-powered blood test could predict type 2 diabetes early
Prediabetes is a condition that affects millions of people and increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
It is a warning sign that the...
Scientists find how to treat Alzheimer’s without harming the brain
A new study from USC Stem Cell researchers offers fresh hope in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
Instead of focusing on reducing a brain chemical...
Natural ways to soothe acid reflux in older people
Acid reflux, also known as GERD, is common in older adults. It happens when stomach acid flows back into the food pipe, called the...
Scientists discover key gene that may control aging
Scientists have made an exciting discovery that could help us live healthier lives as we grow older.
A gene called EDA2R might play a big...
Study finds what foods raise or lower colon cancer risk
A large study from the University of Oxford has found that what you eat can affect your risk of getting colorectal cancer.
This cancer, which...
Beer drinkers more likely to have unhealthier gut, study finds
A new study has found that people who drink only beer tend to have worse diets and health habits compared to those who drink...
Mouth bacteria may hold key to preventing obesity
Scientists may have found a surprising new way to detect the early signs of obesity—by looking at the bacteria in our mouths.
A new study...
Smartwatches help detect dangerous heart rhythm disorder earlier
Smartwatches are not just for counting steps or checking the time—they may also help save lives.
A new study from Amsterdam UMC shows that smartwatches...
Want a younger brain? aerobic exercise could help
Protecting your brain as you age isn’t about one big change—it’s about habits built over many years.
A new study from the AdventHealth Research Institute...
Could bamboo be the next superfood?
A new academic review has found that bamboo, a plant best known for its fast growth and use in furniture or building materials, might...
The hidden health cost of growing up with ADHD traits
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, often called ADHD, is usually discussed in terms of learning, behavior, and mental health.
However, new research suggests its effects may...
CPR – and knowing how to help someone choking – could prevent a heart...
To understand why you should know how to help someone who is choking, and why that has been given new prominence in the latest American...
Vitamin B12 may help improve muscles, metabolism, and healthy aging
Vitamin B12 is well known as an important nutrient that helps our bodies make red blood cells and keep our nerves healthy.
But a new...
Questions about heart attack, blood pressure, BMI or stroke? Find answers here
When you’re searching for health advice online, finding simple, trustworthy answers can be hard to find. But you’ve come to the right place.
We compiled...
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Brain Health
Millions with dementia still prescribed drugs linked to falls and confusion
Despite medical guidelines warning against their use, brain-altering drugs that can cause falls, confusion, and hospitalizations are still frequently prescribed to people with dementia.
A...
Scientists find how to treat Alzheimer’s without harming the brain
A new study from USC Stem Cell researchers offers fresh hope in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
Instead of focusing on reducing a brain chemical...
Questions about heart attack, blood pressure, BMI or stroke? Find answers here
When you’re searching for health advice online, finding simple, trustworthy answers can be hard to find. But you’ve come to the right place.
We compiled...
This one gene may be key cause of most Alzheimer’s cases
Scientists at University College London have uncovered new evidence suggesting that a single gene, called APOE, may be the key factor behind most Alzheimer’s...
Can popular sleep drugs increase your dementia risk?
A new study from the University of California, San Francisco, has found that older adults who often use sleep medications might have a higher...