Health & Wellness
Newer mental health drugs may raise death risk in depressed patients
A new study from Rutgers University and Columbia University has found that adults being treated for depression may face a higher risk of death...
Keto diet could support brain function in dementia, study finds
Scientists from Saint Louis University report that the ketogenic (keto) diet and related supplements may help prevent or treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is...
Study highlights which supplements may help reduce body weight safely
Scientists from Poznań University of Life Sciences report that certain dietary supplements may support weight loss in people with obesity.
Obesity is a major global...
Heartburn drugs linked to major kidney risks, study finds
Proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are common medicines used to treat heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD. Drugs like Prilosec, Nexium, and Prevacid are familiar...
1 in 4 people with type 2 diabetes also have weak bones
A new study from the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University has found that more than one in four people with type 2...
Vitamin K may help protect women from heart disease risk
Scientists from Amsterdam UMC (location VUmc) report that higher vitamin K levels in the body are associated with better heart health in women.
Vitamin K...
Study reveals best diets for lowering blood pressure and heart risk
In a new study, researchers at Harvard Medical School examined how different dietary patterns affect the risk of heart disease.
They analyzed data from the...
Smartwatches could detect depression relapse weeks before symptoms return
A simple wearable device such as a smartwatch could one day help prevent the return of major depression by warning people weeks or even...
Drinking coffee may lower risk of death by slowing heart rate
Scientists from Kurume University report that drinking more coffee may reduce the risk of death associated with an elevated resting heart rate.
Metabolic syndrome is...
Simple surgical change could prevent most deadly ovarian cancer
A straightforward surgical approach developed in Canada may dramatically reduce the risk of the deadliest form of ovarian cancer.
Researchers at the University of British...
Why many people say no to life-saving heart drug statins
Heart disease is one of the biggest health problems in the world, and in the United States, it is the number one cause of...
Early signs of Parkinson’s disease you shouldn’t ignore
Parkinson’s disease is a brain condition that mostly affects how a person moves. It gets worse over time, but the first signs can be...
This soft light cap could transform hair-loss treatment
A new wearable device shaped like a simple cap may soon offer a more comfortable and convenient way to treat hair loss.
Researchers have developed...
How food combinations affect dementia risk
Dementia is a condition characterized by a loss of cognitive functioning, including thinking, remembering, and reasoning, to the extent that it interferes with daily...
Calcium supplements could harm your heart health
Scientists from Johns Hopkins Medicine and other institutions report that while a calcium-rich diet may benefit the heart, calcium supplements could increase the risk...
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Brain Health
Eating fish regularly may lower risk of Parkinson’s disease, studies suggest
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that affects the brain, leading to problems with movement, balance, and coordination.
As the disease progresses, these symptoms can...
Keto diet could support brain function in dementia, study finds
Scientists from Saint Louis University report that the ketogenic (keto) diet and related supplements may help prevent or treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is...
Early signs of Parkinson’s disease you shouldn’t ignore
Parkinson’s disease is a brain condition that mostly affects how a person moves. It gets worse over time, but the first signs can be...
How food combinations affect dementia risk
Dementia is a condition characterized by a loss of cognitive functioning, including thinking, remembering, and reasoning, to the extent that it interferes with daily...
Scientists identify key brain network behind Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers have uncovered a major clue about what causes Parkinson’s disease, a progressive brain disorder that affects movement, sleep, and thinking.
An international team led...