Health & Wellness
AI can detect heart disease risk from breast scans
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women around the world. Yet many women do not realize they are at risk...
Hidden brain cells may remove toxic proteins in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most serious brain disorders affecting older adults. It slowly damages memory, thinking ability, and daily functioning. Over time,...
New ‘magic mushroom’ drug could treat depression without hallucinations
Psychedelic drugs have recently returned to the spotlight in medical research. Scientists around the world are studying whether substances once considered dangerous or purely...
Why gut inflammation can turn into colon cancer
Inflammatory bowel disease, often called IBD, is a long-term condition that causes ongoing inflammation in the digestive system. The two main types are Crohn’s...
Cannabis use may increase stroke risk
Stroke is one of the most serious health problems in the world. It happens when blood flow to the brain is suddenly blocked or...
Scientists find a cause of diabetic blindness—and a way to stop it early
Diabetes affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide, and one of its most feared complications is vision loss. High blood sugar over long periods...
Simple vitamins may help prevent vertigo from coming back, study finds
Vertigo can be a frightening and uncomfortable experience. People who have vertigo often feel as if the room is spinning around them, even when...
Could fasting naturally lower high blood pressure?
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world today. Millions of people live with it, and many may...
Do peanuts help cancer spread?
Peanuts are one of the most popular snacks in the world. Many people enjoy them roasted, salted, or mixed into foods such as peanut...
Lower blood pressure targets may help older people live longer
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with this...
This mineral may help clear dangerous artery plaques
Heart disease is still the number one cause of death around the world. Millions of people die each year from heart attacks and strokes....
Scientists find how to stop pancreatic cancer before it spreads
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer in the world. It is known for being very difficult to detect and...
A common painkiller could quietly harm your kidneys—especially if you take blood pressure drugs
Many people reach for ibuprofen when they have a headache, sore muscles, or joint pain. It is one of the most widely used pain...
Study finds a major cause of autoimmune diseases
Our immune system is designed to protect us. Every day, special cells travel through our bodies searching for bacteria, viruses, and abnormal cells that...
A common blood pressure drug may help slow aging, study finds
A medication that doctors have used for years to treat high blood pressure may also help people live longer and age more slowly, according...
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Brain Health
Hidden brain cells may remove toxic proteins in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most serious brain disorders affecting older adults. It slowly damages memory, thinking ability, and daily functioning. Over time,...
Cannabis use may increase stroke risk
Stroke is one of the most serious health problems in the world. It happens when blood flow to the brain is suddenly blocked or...
Obesity and high blood pressure may directly cause dementia
Dementia is one of the fastest growing health problems around the world. Millions of people are living with the condition, and the number is...
Magnetic gel could prevent strokes in people with heart rhythm disorders
Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common heart rhythm disorders in the world. It affects millions of people and becomes more common as...
Common diabetes drugs may raise heart attack and stroke risk, study warns
Millions of people around the world live with type 2 diabetes and rely on medications every day to keep their blood sugar under control....