Health & Wellness
Your phone may detect depression much earlier than you do, study suggests
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects millions of people and can make everyday life feel...
Loneliness can delay wound healing at genetic level, study finds
When people think about healing from a wound, they usually think about medical care, bandages, and good nutrition. But scientists are now learning that...
A simple chewing gum could help reduce cancer-linked infections
Scientists are exploring new ways to fight cancer that are not only effective but also simple and affordable.
In a recent study, researchers from the...
Extreme weather may harm your heart more than you think
A new study has found that extreme weather conditions such as very hot days, very cold days, and heavy rainfall may increase the risk...
Are your healthy food increasing your risk of lung cancer?
For many years, people have been told that eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is one of the best ways to protect their...
Why ‘brain fog’ in Parkinson’s isn’t always what it seems
People with Parkinson’s disease often worry that their thinking is getting worse. They may feel forgetful, less focused, or slower in their thinking.
However, when...
Early immune change may signal higher dementia risk
Dementia is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out daily...
Scientists find early dementia signals hidden in the gut
Doctors have long believed that diseases like Alzheimer’s begin in the brain. But a new study is challenging that idea and suggesting something very...
Keto diet may ease stress on the diabetic pancreas
A recent study has found that what people eat may play a powerful role in improving type 2 diabetes.
Researchers discovered that a high-fat, low-carbohydrate...
Marijuana use may increase risk of asthma attacks
A recent study has found that young adults who use marijuana may be more likely to experience asthma attacks.
The research, published in the journal...
New blood test may predict ‘stiff heart’ disease
A new study has brought fresh hope for patients living with a serious heart condition known as transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, or ATTR-CM.
This disease is...
How vitamin D can affect brain health in older people
Most people know that vitamin D is important for keeping bones strong. Our bodies make it when our skin is exposed to sunlight.
We can...
Scientists discover a way to protect brain cells in Parkinson’s disease
A new study from Stanford Medicine has found a promising way to protect brain cells in a form of Parkinson’s disease linked to a...
Why some blood pressure just won’t go down and how to fix it
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and is...
A cup of these vegetables a day keeps heart attacks away
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, taking the lives of nearly 18 million people every year. It affects people in many...
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Brain Health
Early immune change may signal higher dementia risk
Dementia is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out daily...
Scientists find early dementia signals hidden in the gut
Doctors have long believed that diseases like Alzheimer’s begin in the brain. But a new study is challenging that idea and suggesting something very...
This Alzheimer’s gene may harm bone strength in women
Scientists are learning that the human body is much more connected than we once thought.
A new study from the Buck Institute for Research on...
Gut test can detect dementia, Parkinson’s years early
A surprising new discovery suggests that the early warning signs of dementia may not start in the brain at all, but in the gut.
Researchers...
Simple daily activities may protect your brain decades before dementia begins
A new study suggests that everyday activities like playing music, traveling, and spending time with friends may do more than just make life enjoyable.
They...