Health & Wellness
Big Swings in Blood Pressure May Greatly Raise the Risk of Sudden Heart Death
Most people know that having high blood pressure can be dangerous. It can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, and many...
Everyday Painkillers May Have Unexpected Health Risks
Pain is something almost everyone experiences. A headache, back pain, sports injury, arthritis, or long-term health condition can make daily life difficult and uncomfortable.
Because...
Could an Arthritis Drug Help Fight Depression?
Depression is much more than feeling sad. For many people, one of the most painful parts of depression is losing motivation. Simple tasks that...
Even One Alcohol Drink a Day May Raise Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It often develops slowly and usually has no obvious symptoms,...
Could a Urine Test Reveal Why High Blood Pressure Treatments Sometimes Fail?
Treating high blood pressure seems simple in theory.
Doctors diagnose the condition, prescribe medicines, and expect blood pressure to improve. In reality, controlling hypertension is...
Huge Study Links E-Cigarettes to Higher Lung Cancer Risk
For many years, e-cigarettes and vapes have been promoted as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes.
Because they do not burn tobacco, many people assumed...
Simple Eating Schedule May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is becoming one of the biggest health challenges around the world. Millions of people are living with the disease, and many...
Brain Disorders and Head Injuries May Be More Closely Connected Than We Thought
Traumatic brain injury, often called TBI, happens when a blow, bump, or sudden jolt to the head damages the brain.
These injuries can range from...
Losing Sense of Smell and Taste Can Be as Devastating as Parkinson’s and stroke
Most people rarely think about their sense of smell or taste.
The smell of fresh coffee, the taste of a favorite family recipe, or the...
Birth Control Pills Linked to a Higher Risk of Binge Eating
Combined oral contraceptives, often called birth control pills, are among the most widely used medications for women around the world.
Millions of women take them...
New electronic ‘nose’ can tell when your food is spoiled
Many people rely on the sniff test to decide whether food is still safe to eat.
If milk smells fine or leftovers don't seem off,...
Can Probiotics Help Reduce Depression in Older People?
Depression is not a normal part of aging, yet it affects millions of older adults around the world. Many older people experience sadness, loss...
Even Moderate Alcohol Drinking May Raise Pancreatic Cancer Risk
For many people, having a glass of wine with dinner or a beer with friends feels like a normal part of life. Alcohol is...
This Weight-Loss Diet May Also Fight Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases
Most people know the ketogenic diet as a popular way to lose weight. Celebrities, athletes, and people trying to improve their health have embraced...
Study Finds a Hidden Cause of Heart Attacks and Strokes
As people grow older, changes occur throughout the body. Some cells become damaged by stress, disease, environmental exposures, or simply the aging process itself....
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Brain Health
These Surprising Events May Trigger a Stroke Within 1 Hour
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability around the world. Every year, millions of people suffer a stroke, and many...
Could Some Everyday Medicines Quietly Raise Your Risk of Memory Loss?
Millions of people take medicines every day to manage common health problems such as allergies, high blood pressure, depression, and motion sickness.
These medications are...
Losing Sense of Smell and Taste Can Be as Devastating as Parkinson’s and stroke
Most people rarely think about their sense of smell or taste.
The smell of fresh coffee, the taste of a favorite family recipe, or the...
This Weight-Loss Diet May Also Fight Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases
Most people know the ketogenic diet as a popular way to lose weight. Celebrities, athletes, and people trying to improve their health have embraced...
Study Finds a Hidden Cause of Heart Attacks and Strokes
As people grow older, changes occur throughout the body. Some cells become damaged by stress, disease, environmental exposures, or simply the aging process itself....