Health & Wellness
This health issue may signal early pancreatic cancer
Scientists at Boston Medical Center have made a surprising discovery that may help doctors find pancreatic cancer earlier.
They found a strong link between gallstones...
Dizziness may be a hidden warning sign of migraine headaches
Feeling dizzy or experiencing vertigo might seem like a small problem, but new research from Peking University shows it could be an early sign...
Common blood pressure drug may increase heart failure risk
A new study from the University of Bologna in Italy has found that a common medicine used to treat high blood pressure may increase...
New drug could prevent sudden death from heart attacks
Every year, many people around the world die suddenly from heart attacks. In the UK alone, around 100,000 people lose their lives to heart...
Why taking blood pressure pills before sleep could save your life
A large study from the University of Vigo in Spain has found that taking blood pressure medicine at night may be much better for...
Study finds new cause of autism development
Autism is a developmental condition that affects how people communicate and interact with others. It usually appears in early childhood and is more common...
How exercise and a good environment may protect the brain from depression
A team of scientists at Université Laval may have found out why regular exercise and living in a good environment can help protect against...
Personalized cancer vaccines could help fight against tumors
A new review from researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is shedding light on how cancer vaccines are entering a...
Weight loss drugs make it harder to get the nutrients you need – here’s...
Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro work primarily by reducing hunger. They mimic a hormone the body already produces called glucagon-like peptide-1...
Obesity and hormone drugs combine to raise blood clot risk in women
A new study has found that women who are overweight and take estrogen-based medications—such as hormone therapy or birth control pills—face a much higher...
Why a short afternoon nap might boost your brain function
Taking a short nap in the afternoon might do more for your brain than you think.
A new study from researchers in Germany and Switzerland...
Daily AI chat use linked to higher risk of depression
If you spend a lot of time chatting with AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or Google Gemini, you might want to take a...
Why recognizing heart valve disease early could save your life
Heart valve disease is a growing health concern that affects millions of people around the world.
According to the American Heart Association, over 60,000 people...
Why standard depression drugs don’t work for everyone
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in Australia and around the world. Millions of people live with ongoing sadness, low...
Low vitamin D levels may increase severe lung infection risk by 33%
A new study from the University of Surrey has found that having very low levels of vitamin D can increase the risk of being...
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Brain Health
Obesity and high blood pressure can directly cause dementia
A new study has found that obesity and high blood pressure are not just risk factors but direct causes of dementia.
The research, published in...
Blood pressure drugs may help lower dementia risk
A new study has found that taking medicine to control high blood pressure may help lower the risk of dementia in older people. This...
Delayed stroke care may increase disability risk
When a stroke strikes, time is one of the most important factors that decides whether a person can recover or live with long-term disability.
A...
The time of day can make a stroke worse, study finds
A new study by scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) has found that the severity of a stroke can depend on...
New Alzheimer’s drug targets inflammation without harming brain function
A group of researchers has created a promising new compound that may help lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease in people with a certain...