Health & Wellness
Simple surgical change could prevent most deadly ovarian cancer
A straightforward surgical approach developed in Canada may dramatically reduce the risk of the deadliest form of ovarian cancer.
Researchers at the University of British...
Why many people say no to life-saving heart drug statins
Heart disease is one of the biggest health problems in the world, and in the United States, it is the number one cause of...
Early signs of Parkinson’s disease you shouldn’t ignore
Parkinson’s disease is a brain condition that mostly affects how a person moves. It gets worse over time, but the first signs can be...
This soft light cap could transform hair-loss treatment
A new wearable device shaped like a simple cap may soon offer a more comfortable and convenient way to treat hair loss.
Researchers have developed...
How food combinations affect dementia risk
Dementia is a condition characterized by a loss of cognitive functioning, including thinking, remembering, and reasoning, to the extent that it interferes with daily...
Calcium supplements could harm your heart health
Scientists from Johns Hopkins Medicine and other institutions report that while a calcium-rich diet may benefit the heart, calcium supplements could increase the risk...
Common supplement may reduce leg pain in peripheral artery disease
Researchers have identified a potential new treatment for peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition that causes chronic leg pain and affects millions of people...
This nutrient is a natural way to lower blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health issue that raises the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Many people know they should...
Study finds safer, more effective alternative to Aspirin for heart disease prevention
There is some good news for people with heart disease, especially those with a condition called coronary artery disease.
This is when the blood vessels...
How often should you check your blood pressure at home?
Keeping an eye on your blood pressure at home is a smart and important way to manage high blood pressure, also called hypertension.
This condition...
Scientists identify key brain network behind Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers have uncovered a major clue about what causes Parkinson’s disease, a progressive brain disorder that affects movement, sleep, and thinking.
An international team led...
Nearly half of chronic fatigue patients show hidden infections, study finds
A small pilot study has found that nearly half of a group of people diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome tested positive for infections caused...
Doctors urged to prescribe exercise instead of pills for heart health
The American Heart Association (AHA) has shared new advice for doctors.
Instead of quickly giving medicine to people with slightly high blood pressure or cholesterol,...
High blood pressure drug linked to higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is a very serious medical emergency. It happens when the heart suddenly stops beating normally, which cuts off blood flow to...
Study reveals one blood pressure drug may be safer than the other
A large study from Columbia University has looked at the safety and effectiveness of two common blood pressure medications: chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide.
The study lasted...
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Brain Health
Early signs of Parkinson’s disease you shouldn’t ignore
Parkinson’s disease is a brain condition that mostly affects how a person moves. It gets worse over time, but the first signs can be...
How food combinations affect dementia risk
Dementia is a condition characterized by a loss of cognitive functioning, including thinking, remembering, and reasoning, to the extent that it interferes with daily...
Scientists identify key brain network behind Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers have uncovered a major clue about what causes Parkinson’s disease, a progressive brain disorder that affects movement, sleep, and thinking.
An international team led...
Poor kidney function may skew Alzheimer’s blood test results, study warns
People with reduced kidney function may have higher levels of several blood markers commonly used in Alzheimer’s disease research, according to a large new...
Scientists discover new target that could lead to better Alzheimer’s treatments
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have identified a promising new target for treating Alzheimer’s disease, raising hopes for future therapies that...