Health & Wellness
AI can predict fall risk in older people in belly scans
A new study from Mayo Clinic shows that artificial intelligence (AI) can help spot people who may be more likely to fall—even as early...
New study finds ADHD brain stimulation device is not effective
A major new study led by King's College London has found that a device approved in the U.S. to treat ADHD does not help...
Many older people with dementia are using this dangerous brain drug
When older adults with dementia become restless at night, wander through hallways, or shout in confusion, the situation can be frightening for families and...
Mouth bacteria may worsen liver disease by damaging the gut
More than two million people die every year from advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD). Scientists have known that problems in the gut microbiome—the mix...
Scientists find more effective ovarian cancer treatment
Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest cancers for women, and more than two-thirds of deaths from this disease are caused by a specific...
New pill cuts dangerous blood fats without harming good cholesterol
When we eat too many calories—especially from sugar, fats, alcohol, or carbs—the body stores the extra energy as fat called triglycerides. These fats are...
High blood pressure may increase heart failure risk in cancer treatment
Anthracyclines are powerful chemotherapy drugs that have been used for over 30 years to treat many types of cancer, including lymphomas, leukemias, sarcomas, stomach...
Finger-prick blood test could detect Alzheimer’s years before symptoms
A simple finger-prick blood test may one day be able to detect Alzheimer’s disease long before symptoms appear.
This early research comes from the PREDICTOM...
Different types of depression linked to different heart and diabetes risks
Depression is more than just feeling sad. It is a serious health condition that affects millions of people around the world.
For years, scientists have...
DASH diet named best heart-healthy diet in 2026 U.S. rankings
For the second year in a row, the DASH Diet has been ranked as the best diet for heart health by U.S. News &...
Why the top number in your blood pressure reading matters most
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that raises the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious diseases.
For years, doctors...
What many people quietly quit cholesterol drugs statins
Statins are widely used drugs that help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart problems like heart attacks and strokes.
Many doctors around the...
Could a common blood pressure pill help you live longer?
Researchers at the University of Liverpool may have found a surprising new way to help people live longer and stay healthier. They discovered that...
Common surgery drug used at night could increase heart disease
Midazolam is a drug that doctors have used for many years to help patients relax before surgery. It makes people feel calm and sleepy....
Study finds the key to better pancreatic cancer treatment
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly types of cancer. It is hard to find early, spreads very fast, and is often difficult...
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Brain Health
Many older people with dementia are using this dangerous brain drug
When older adults with dementia become restless at night, wander through hallways, or shout in confusion, the situation can be frightening for families and...
Finger-prick blood test could detect Alzheimer’s years before symptoms
A simple finger-prick blood test may one day be able to detect Alzheimer’s disease long before symptoms appear.
This early research comes from the PREDICTOM...
Scientists find an important cause of Parkinson’s and dementia
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia are two serious brain diseases that affect millions of people in the United States and around the world.
These...
Popular blood pressure drugs may harm memory function in older people
Many people rely on everyday medications to treat health problems like allergies, high blood pressure, depression, and motion sickness.
These drugs are widely used and...
Alzheimer’s drug shows promise for treating sickle cell anemia
A drug that has long been used to treat Alzheimer’s disease might also help people living with sickle cell anemia, according to new research...