Health & Wellness
Coffee and caffeine may protect heart health when consumed in moderation
Coffee is one of the world's most popular drinks, and for many people it is the main source of caffeine.
Caffeine is a natural stimulant...
Simple vitamin may delay most common form of vision loss disease
Millions of people around the world are at risk of glaucoma, a disease that slowly damages the optic nerve and can eventually cause permanent...
New study may help prevent misdiagnosis for a common form of early dementia
For many families, the first signs of dementia are not memory problems but unexpected changes in personality and behavior.
A normally calm person may become...
Routine heart scans may reveal a silent liver problem and higher heart risk
Many people think of the liver and the heart as completely separate organs.
In reality, they are closely connected because both are affected by the...
Vitamin D may help slow the body’s aging clock, major study finds
A large clinical trial has found that taking a daily vitamin D supplement may help slow one of the natural processes linked to aging.
The...
Two-drug combination may help people with type 2 diabetes when metformin is no longer...
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body controls blood sugar.
It develops when the body does not use insulin properly,...
Twice-yearly injection may make high blood pressure easier to control
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects billions of people worldwide and is one of the biggest causes of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure,...
This everyday mineral could be one of the best natural helpers for high blood...
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the leading causes of heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, and heart failure.
Because it often causes...
Simple breathing workout lowers blood pressure almost as much as medication, study finds
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
It often develops without obvious symptoms, which...
How alcohol quietly damages your liver—and why stopping early can save it
Your liver is one of the hardest-working organs in your body. It removes harmful substances from your blood, stores nutrients, and helps digest food.
It...
High blood pressure is serious, but one reading does not tell the whole story
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects millions of people around the world.
It is often known as the “silent killer” because it usually causes...
Hidden eye disease affects many older adults without warning, study finds
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of permanent vision loss around the world, but many people do not know they have it.
The disease...
Early signs of colon cancer you should never ignore
Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer, is one of the most common cancers around the world.
It begins in the colon or rectum, which are...
Common surgery sedative may raise heart risks at night, major study suggests
Midazolam is a widely used medicine that helps people relax or fall asleep before surgery and medical procedures.
It is popular because it works quickly...
Common sleep medicines linked to higher dementia risk in older adults, study finds
Many people struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep. This common problem, known as insomnia, can leave people feeling tired and affect their daily...
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Brain Health
Scientists find a different way to slow Alzheimer’s disease
For years, Alzheimer's research has focused mainly on removing amyloid, a protein that builds up in the brain long before memory problems begin.
While this...
New study may help prevent misdiagnosis for a common form of early dementia
For many families, the first signs of dementia are not memory problems but unexpected changes in personality and behavior.
A normally calm person may become...
Vitamin D may help slow the body’s aging clock, major study finds
A large clinical trial has found that taking a daily vitamin D supplement may help slow one of the natural processes linked to aging.
The...
Common sleep medicines linked to higher dementia risk in older adults, study finds
Many people struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep. This common problem, known as insomnia, can leave people feeling tired and affect their daily...
This New Pill May Treat Alzheimer’s Disease Better
Scientists are increasingly learning that Alzheimer's disease begins many years before memory problems become obvious.
During this early period, harmful changes slowly build up inside...