Health & Wellness
1 in 4 older people with dementia take risky brain drugs despite warnings
Even though doctors have been warned for years not to use certain brain-affecting medications in people with dementia, a new study shows that one...
Deadly mushrooms are spreading in California
Health officials in California are warning people to stay away from wild mushrooms after a dangerous rise in poisonings.
Over a short period from November...
Coffee compounds may beat diabetes drug in blood sugar control
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, known for its taste and energy-boosting effects.
But now, researchers have discovered that it...
Can Alzheimer’s be reversed? new study shows promising signs
For more than 100 years, Alzheimer’s disease has been seen as a one-way road.
Once the disease starts, most doctors and researchers believed it could...
Foods that may harm your kidneys — and what to eat instead
Your kidneys are very important organs that help keep your body clean and healthy. They remove waste from your blood, balance fluids, and help...
Early signs of heart failure you should know before it’s too late
Heart failure is a serious health problem where the heart can’t pump blood as well as it should. This doesn’t mean the heart has...
Vitamin D may affect brain health in a surprising way
Vitamin D is best known for helping to keep our bones strong, but a new study from Rutgers University suggests it may also affect...
Why lying down to check your blood pressure could save your heart
Blood pressure is one of the most important signs of your overall health. Usually, doctors check it while you’re sitting.
But a new study shows...
This type 2 diabetes drug linked to serious eye damage
Two major studies from the University of Southern Denmark have found that people with type 2 diabetes who take the drug Ozempic may face...
Mixing low-dose drugs may improve blood pressure health
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, happens when the force of blood pushing through your blood vessels is too strong. If it stays...
Why hypothyroidism is more than just a thyroid problem
When people hear the word "metabolism," they often think it only means how fast the body burns calories. But metabolism is actually much more...
Warning signs of late-stage liver failure you shouldn’t ignore
Liver failure is a very serious condition that happens when the liver becomes too damaged to do its important jobs.
The liver helps your body...
A new kind of salt could help lower blood pressure
Americans love salty foods. From pizza and chips to burgers and even bread, salt is found in almost everything we eat. But while it...
Drinking coffee may prevent heart attack and stroke
There’s good news for people who enjoy drinking coffee. A new study from Semmelweis University suggests that drinking up to three cups of coffee...
Your brain, heart, and liver need this forgotten nutrient to stay healthy
Choline is a nutrient that many people don’t know much about, but it plays a big role in keeping our bodies and brains healthy....
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Brain Health
Her life remains ‘a work in progress’ after a stroke at 30 – and...
In her 20s, Jennifer Rose Goldman was a seeker and a doer. She was trained in yoga and reiki, a healing technique. She practiced...
1 in 4 older people with dementia take risky brain drugs despite warnings
Even though doctors have been warned for years not to use certain brain-affecting medications in people with dementia, a new study shows that one...
Can Alzheimer’s be reversed? new study shows promising signs
For more than 100 years, Alzheimer’s disease has been seen as a one-way road.
Once the disease starts, most doctors and researchers believed it could...
Drinking coffee may prevent heart attack and stroke
There’s good news for people who enjoy drinking coffee. A new study from Semmelweis University suggests that drinking up to three cups of coffee...
Young blood may slow down Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia around the world and continues to be one of the biggest challenges for healthcare systems.
Now,...