Health & Wellness
Menopausal Hormone Therapy May Effectively Prevent Bone Loss
Menopause is a natural stage of life that every woman goes through. It marks the end of menstrual periods and usually happens between the...
Sticky Gel from Jackfruit Could Fight Tooth Loss
Losing teeth is often considered a normal part of aging, but in many cases it happens because of disease rather than age itself.
One of...
Second-Hand Smoke Can Leave Cancer-Causing Metal in the Body
Many people believe that avoiding smoking is enough to protect themselves from the dangers of cigarettes.
However, scientists continue to find evidence that simply breathing...
Why Two People with Similar Alzheimer’s Risk May Age Differently
Alzheimer's disease remains one of the world's greatest medical challenges. The disease gradually damages memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out everyday activities.
Despite...
Tiny Organ Ignored for Decades May Predict How Long You Can Live
Most people have never heard of the thymus, and even many scientists paid relatively little attention to it for years.
The organ is small, sits...
The Best and Worst Beverages for High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health conditions in the world.
Many people have high blood pressure without...
It’s Time to Add Pancreatic Cancer to the List of Diseases Linked to Alcohol
Alcohol is one of the most widely used substances in the world. Many people enjoy drinking because it is part of social traditions, family...
New dad’s heart stopped during a family outing. CPR made the difference.
Ed Gorelick could hardly wait to hit the trail again.
He usually ran three times a week. But between the birth of his son, Elliot,...
A New Way to Ease Knee Arthritis Pain Without Surgery
Living with knee osteoarthritis can affect nearly every part of daily life. Simple tasks such as getting out of bed, walking to the shops,...
A Rare Infection After Eye Surgery May Cause Vision Loss Fast
Eye surgery has transformed the lives of millions of people. Procedures such as cataract surgery allow patients to regain clearer vision and maintain independence...
Muscle-Building Steroids May Trigger Dangerous Heart Rhythm Problems
Building a muscular body has become a major goal for many young people. Social media platforms are filled with videos showing dramatic body transformations,...
A Common Hospital Drug Could Stop Heart Attacks Before They Start
Heart attacks have been the leading cause of death in the United States for more than a century.
They occur when blood flow to part...
Could Marijuana Raise the Risk of Death from High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world.
It happens when the force of blood pushing...
Heart Attack Treatment for People Over 80 May Need a Major Change
Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death around the world. They happen when blood flow to part of the heart is...
A Simple Arm Mistake Could Make Your Blood Pressure Look Dangerously High
Millions of people around the world have their blood pressure checked every year. The test is quick, painless, and is one of the most...
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Brain Health
Can Doctors Put the Brain into a Safe ‘Hibernation’ After a Stroke?
A stroke is one of the world's leading causes of death and long-term disability. Every year, millions of people experience a stroke, and many...
Why Two People with Similar Alzheimer’s Risk May Age Differently
Alzheimer's disease remains one of the world's greatest medical challenges. The disease gradually damages memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out everyday activities.
Despite...
How Long Can Someone Live After a Dementia Diagnosis?
Hearing the words 'you have dementia' can change a person's life in an instant. It is often a frightening and emotional moment.
Many people feel...
Common Drugs May Cool the Body and Protect the Brain after A Stroke
Our bodies work hard to keep everything in balance. Body temperature, fluid levels, and many chemical processes are carefully controlled so our organs can...
Shingles Shot Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Older People
Scientists have spent decades trying to understand why some people develop dementia while others remain mentally sharp into very old age.
Although age and genetics...