Health & Wellness
Which obesity treatment protects the heart better?
Obesity is a growing health problem around the world. It is not just about body size or appearance. It is closely linked to serious...
The most common knee surgery does not help and may even be harmful
For decades, a common surgery has been used to treat knee pain caused by wear and tear. This operation, called partial meniscectomy, involves trimming...
Turmeric compound may help reduce heart damage in diabetes
Turmeric is a common spice used in many kitchens around the world. Its bright yellow color comes from a compound called curcumin.
Scientists have long...
Eating less protein may help protect kidneys, study shows
Chronic kidney disease, often called CKD, is a long-term condition where the kidneys slowly lose their ability to work properly. The kidneys are very...
A hidden brain cleaning system may hold the key to Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most serious brain conditions in the world today. It slowly damages memory, thinking ability, and daily functioning.
Many people...
A new drug could help people lose weight and protect the heart without dieting
Obesity is a growing health problem around the world, and it affects millions of people every year. It is not just about body weight.
Severe...
Could adding minerals to your drinking water help lower blood pressure?
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world today. It often develops slowly and may not cause clear...
This pill can reduce knee pain for a long time
Knee pain is a very common problem, especially for people as they get older. Many adults over the age of 50 experience pain, stiffness,...
Why many people say no to a life-saving cholesterol drugs statins
Heart disease remains the number one cause of death across the world. In the United States, it takes a life about every 34 seconds.
This...
What causes high systolic blood pressure?
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems today, and it can affect people without them even realizing it.
Many people feel...
Can type 2 diabetes be reversed?
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common health conditions in the world today. In the United States alone, more than 36 million...
Can gut bacteria trigger Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a long-term condition that affects the brain and mainly changes how people move. Around 8 million people across the world are...
Why the ‘bottom number’ of blood pressure may matter more for your brain than...
Most people have heard of blood pressure, but not everyone understands what the two numbers really mean. When you measure your blood pressure, you...
A common sleep drug may affect heart health at night
Midazolam is a medicine often used in hospitals to help patients feel calm, relaxed, or sleepy before surgery. Many people who receive this drug...
Common depression drugs may speed up memory loss in dementia
Many people living with dementia also struggle with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, or changes in behavior. To help with these symptoms, doctors often prescribe...
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Brain Health
A hidden brain cleaning system may hold the key to Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most serious brain conditions in the world today. It slowly damages memory, thinking ability, and daily functioning.
Many people...
Common depression drugs may speed up memory loss in dementia
Many people living with dementia also struggle with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, or changes in behavior. To help with these symptoms, doctors often prescribe...
Where Alzheimer’s hits hardest in the U.S.
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing health problem that affects millions of people and families. It is a condition that slowly damages memory and thinking...
A brain chemical may hold the key to restoring memory in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of people around the world and is one of the leading causes of memory loss in older adults.
It slowly damages...
One daily pill could lower repeat stroke risk by 40%
Recovering from a stroke is often only the first step in a long journey. Many patients who survive a stroke remain at risk of...