Health & Wellness
New Compound Could Slow Alzheimer’s Damage
Scientists at ETH Zurich have developed an experimental compound that may offer a new way to slow some of the damage caused by Alzheimer’s...
Cannabis Could Affect Heart Rhythm, Study Finds
Scientists expected cannabis to increase abnormal heartbeats.
Instead, a carefully monitored study found the opposite for one common type of early heartbeat, leaving researchers with...
Stress Hormone May Help the Brain Repair Itself
Scientists have discovered an unexpected role for a well-known stress hormone in the brain.
The finding could improve our understanding of how the brain repairs...
Belly Fat and Low Vitamin D May Be a Dangerous Mix
Having too much fat around the waist and very low vitamin D levels at the same time may be especially risky after age 50.
A...
7 Blood Proteins May Help Track Alzheimer’s Stage
A simple blood draw is moving closer to providing information about Alzheimer’s disease that once required expensive brain scans.
Researchers have identified a group of...
Can Strength Training Help You Live Longer?
Many people think of exercise as walking, running, swimming or cycling.
But a long-running Brisbane study suggests that working the muscles may be just as...
New Test May Beat Painful Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections, often called UTIs, are among the most common bacterial infections. They affect millions of people every year, especially women.
About half of...
Scientists Find a Key to Treating High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world.
It happens when blood pushes against artery walls with too much...
Lower Blood Pressure Target May Prevent More Heart Problems
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in adults and a major cause of heart disease and stroke.
Because it often...
Kidney Disease Can Hide Behind Everyday Symptoms
Kidney disease can develop quietly, and many people do not realize they have it until significant damage has already occurred.
This is especially important for...
Top Blood Pressure Number May Matter Most
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems worldwide.
It often causes no obvious symptoms, but over time it can damage blood...
One Pill Could Help Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes
Heart disease remains the world’s leading cause of death, but many of its biggest risks can be treated with medicines that have been available...
Why Blood Cancer Can be Linked to Autoimmune Disease
Scientists in Australia have uncovered a surprising link between blood cancer and diseases in which the immune system attacks the body.
The finding may help...
One Cup of Vegetables May Help Protect Your Heart
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, taking nearly 18 million lives each year.
It includes several conditions that affect the heart and...
New Test Could Spot Lewy Body Disease Before Symptoms
Lewy body disease is a serious condition that slowly damages the brain.
It can affect memory, thinking, movement, sleep, mood, and a person’s ability to...
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Brain Health
Estrogen Use Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
A large study has found an intriguing link between estrogen hormone therapy and brain health in older women.
Women who had used the treatment later...
New Compound Could Slow Alzheimer’s Damage
Scientists at ETH Zurich have developed an experimental compound that may offer a new way to slow some of the damage caused by Alzheimer’s...
7 Blood Proteins May Help Track Alzheimer’s Stage
A simple blood draw is moving closer to providing information about Alzheimer’s disease that once required expensive brain scans.
Researchers have identified a group of...
One Pill Could Help Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes
Heart disease remains the world’s leading cause of death, but many of its biggest risks can be treated with medicines that have been available...
New Test Could Spot Lewy Body Disease Before Symptoms
Lewy body disease is a serious condition that slowly damages the brain.
It can affect memory, thinking, movement, sleep, mood, and a person’s ability to...