Health & Wellness
New blood test could reveal hidden alcohol damage in fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease is now one of the most common liver conditions in the world, affecting nearly one in three adults. It happens when...
Scientists discover a hidden link between type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure
A major new study has found that type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure are connected in ways scientists did not fully understand before....
After losing his daughter to cardiac arrest at 18, dad vowed to bring CPR/AED...
Lauren Laman had been dancing since she was a child. As a high school senior in St. Charles, Illinois, she was on the dance...
Is hypothyroidism a metabolic disorder?
Many people think metabolism only refers to how fast the body burns calories, but it actually includes all the chemical activities that keep us...
Silent warning signs of kidney disease you should not ignore
Kidney disease is often called a silent illness because many people do not notice anything is wrong until the condition becomes severe. This is...
This Alzheimer’s drug may help you lose weight without exercise or dieting
Obesity is now one of the most serious health problems worldwide. It raises the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, joint problems,...
Powerful drug combo shows long-lasting control for type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body controls sugar in the blood. Normally, the body uses a hormone called...
This pain drug could treat chronic nerve pain without addiction risk
Chronic nerve pain is one of the most difficult types of pain to treat. Unlike pain from a cut or injury that heals, nerve...
This tiny mineral can help clean clogged arteries
Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. One major reason is a condition called atherosclerosis, which develops slowly over many...
Blood pressure drugs may affect your gut health, study finds
Many people have heard of high blood pressure, but fewer people know about diverticulosis, a common problem that affects the large intestine. Diverticulosis happens...
The everyday foods that could be quietly damaging your kidneys
Your kidneys are two small organs that do a very big job. Every minute, they filter your blood, remove waste, balance fluids, control important...
Could gut bacteria be the hidden trigger behind Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a serious brain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, especially older adults. It mainly affects movement, causing shaking hands, stiff...
Which diabetes drug works best with metformin?
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. It happens when the body cannot use insulin properly...
Around 30% of cuff blood pressure readings are inaccurate, study finds
Blood pressure checks are one of the most common medical tests in the world. Almost everyone has had their blood pressure measured during a...
Cholesterol drugs statins may affect brain, weight, and lung health
As people get older, many are told by their doctors that they should take medicine to lower their cholesterol. Cholesterol is a fatty substance...
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Brain Health
Women show greater tau buildup and faster cognitive decline than men in Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects millions of people worldwide. It slowly damages memory, thinking ability, and daily functioning.
Although...
This simple question could reveal hidden hoarding in people with Alzheimer’s
Doctors who treat people with memory problems often focus on symptoms like forgetfulness, confusion, or changes in behavior. However, researchers have discovered that another...
A smell test could help catch Lewy body dementia early
Lewy body disease is a serious brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, movement, and behavior. It is the second most common cause of dementia...
Why Alzheimer’s tests may show more than just the disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that slowly destroys memory and thinking ability. One of the key changes in the brains of people...
This lightweight exoskeleton could make walking easier after stroke
A new wearable robotic device could make walking easier for people recovering from stroke.
Engineers at the University of Utah have developed a lightweight hip...