Health & Wellness
One-Time Gene Edit Lowers ‘Bad’ Cholesterol by Up To 62%
For millions of people, managing high cholesterol means taking medication every day.
Doctors often prescribe statins or other cholesterol-lowering treatments to help reduce the risk...
A Common Vitamin Deficiency May Cause Fatigue
Many people feel tired much of the time.
Modern life often involves long work hours, family responsibilities, financial pressures, and constant digital distractions. Because of...
Which Blood Pressure Drug is the Most Tolerated?
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world.
According to the World Health Organization, around 1.4 billion people were...
Researchers Find Big Cause of Brain Inflammation in Alzheimer’s
For many years, scientists have known that inflammation plays a major role in Alzheimer’s disease.
Brain scans, laboratory studies, and patient samples have repeatedly shown...
Early Warning Signs That Heart Failure Is Developing
Heart failure is a common but serious medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
Despite its name, heart failure does not mean that the...
Simple Eye Scan Could Reveal Your Risk of High Blood Pressure and Heart Disease
Scientists have long known that the eyes can provide important clues about a person’s health.
Eye doctors can sometimes spot signs of diabetes, high blood...
This Persistent Cough Could Be a Warning Sign of Heart Failure
When most people think about heart disease, they usually picture symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or extreme tiredness.
However, one important warning...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Increase Vision Loss Risk
Millions of people around the world take medication every day to control high blood pressure and reduce their risk of heart attacks and strokes.
One...
How Blood Pressure Drugs Can Affect Men’s Health
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems affecting men around the world.
Often called the "silent killer," it can damage the...
Your Blood Pressure May Hide a Serious Risk When You Lie Down
Most people have their blood pressure checked while sitting in a chair at a doctor’s office.
This has been the standard approach for many years...
Common Anti-Inflammation Drug May Treat Alcohol Addiction and Pain
A medication already approved for treating inflammatory diseases may one day help people who struggle with alcohol addiction and chronic pain, according to new...
Early Signs of Silent Liver Damage Caused by Alcohol
Alcohol-related liver disease, often called ARLD, is one of the most common causes of serious liver damage around the world.
Many people are surprised to...
Popular Painkillers May Carry Hidden Risks for the Heart, Kidneys, Weight, and Sleep
Painkillers are among the most commonly used medicines in the world.
Millions of people take them every day to ease headaches, back pain, arthritis, injuries,...
Scientists Discover a Big Cause of Aging Diseases and Inflammation
A new scientific discovery may open the door to better treatments for some of the world’s most common age-related diseases.
Researchers have identified a natural...
Rare but Dangerous Infection Linked to Popular Diabetes Drugs
Medications known as SGLT2 inhibitors have become some of the most widely used treatments for type 2 diabetes.
Doctors often prescribe these drugs because they...
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Brain Health
Mom driving kids home from camp senses something is wrong and pulls over –...
On a Monday in July 2022, Claudia Davis DiDomenico returned to the workplace for the first time in a decade.
She’d taken a fundraising job...
Researchers Find Big Cause of Brain Inflammation in Alzheimer’s
For many years, scientists have known that inflammation plays a major role in Alzheimer’s disease.
Brain scans, laboratory studies, and patient samples have repeatedly shown...
Can a Healthy Lifestyle Beat Your Dementia Genes?
Many people worry about dementia because they have seen its effects on parents, grandparents, or other loved ones.
Dementia can gradually steal memories, affect decision-making,...
Common Flu Drugs May Slow Cognitive Decline
People living with HIV are now living much longer than they did in the past, thanks to highly effective antiretroviral treatments.
These medicines can keep...
Good Habits May Lower Dementia Risk—But Not for Everyone
Dementia is becoming one of the biggest health challenges facing the world. Experts estimate that the number of people living with dementia could nearly...