Health & Wellness

Heart disease may quietly damage the brain before symptoms appear, study finds

A new study has found that people with coronary artery disease (CAD) may experience changes in their brain's white matter before any signs of...

Early treatment after head injury may cut Alzheimer’s risk by 41%

Getting quick treatment after a serious head injury can make a huge difference in brain health later in life. A new study from Case Western...

How your butt muscles show your diabetes risk

A new study using 3D MRI scans has found that the shape of the gluteus maximus—the large muscle in your buttocks—changes in different ways...

Can a blood test detect 50 types of cancer?

A new study has brought hopeful news about a blood test called Galleri, which is designed to detect more than 50 types of cancer—often...

Eating fewer calories may slow brain aging, new study finds

A new study from researchers at Boston University suggests that cutting calories over the long term could help slow brain aging. The research, recently published...

A common water pill may be the safer first choice for high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and often...

Scientists may have found a way to reverse joint aging

A group of scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) has made a major discovery that could help people with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a...

What you need to know about kidney function tests

Your kidneys are two small organs that do some very big jobs. They clean your blood by removing waste, balance important minerals like salt...

Scientists find deep causes of persistent high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a health problem that affects many people in the United States and around the world. It means the...

What you need to know about white coat hypertension

White coat hypertension is a condition where your blood pressure goes up when it’s measured at a doctor’s office or medical clinic but is...

New therapy could reverse heart damage caused by cholesterol

A group of international scientists has made a major discovery that could change how we treat heart disease. They found that cholesterol not only clogs...

How to manage kidney disease without dialysis

Kidney disease happens when your kidneys become damaged and cannot filter waste and extra fluid from your blood properly. If kidney function gets very low,...

Some older people may safely take fewer blood pressure drugs

A new study from the University of Oxford has found that some older people might not need to take as many medications to control...

Focusing on hips may be the key to treating chronic back pain

More than 20 years ago, Gregory Hicks began a mission to help older adults who live with chronic low back pain. Today, he is a...

Scientists find a big hidden cause of cavities and gum disease

A large new study from Sweden has given people a fresh way to think about tooth decay and gum disease. These problems, which many people...

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Brain Health

Heart disease may quietly damage the brain before symptoms appear, study finds

A new study has found that people with coronary artery disease (CAD) may experience changes in their brain's white matter before any signs of...

Early treatment after head injury may cut Alzheimer’s risk by 41%

Getting quick treatment after a serious head injury can make a huge difference in brain health later in life. A new study from Case Western...

Sleep loss may speed up brain aging and memory loss, study finds

A new study shows that people with chronic insomnia may face faster memory loss and thinking problems as they age. Chronic insomnia means having...

A 3-minute brainwave test may detect Alzheimer’s years earlier

Researchers from the University of Bath have developed a quick and easy brainwave test that can spot signs of memory problems linked to Alzheimer’s...

Scientists discover a new way to protect against Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common and devastating brain disorders in the world. It slowly destroys memory, thinking ability, and even basic...