Health & Wellness
Fatalism may harm mental health in people with diabetes
A new study from researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the University at Buffalo looked at how feelings of hopelessness and “fatalism” about...
Why feeling wronged can make chronic pain worse
Everyone knows that stress can make pain feel worse. But a new study shows that anger—especially when combined with a sense of unfairness—might be...
Scientists discover a hidden cause of type 2 diabetes
Scientists at City of Hope have discovered a gene that plays a surprising role in the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D).
The gene, called...
Toxic chemicals may harm heart health in people with kidney problems
A new study has found a worrying link between certain chemicals called phthalates and poor heart health in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
The...
Weight loss drugs may help stroke survivors avoid heart attacks and death
A new study suggests that popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic could do more than help people lose weight—they may also protect people...
Night mode for immune cells could protect the heart after a heart attack
Scientists at Yale University School of Medicine have discovered a new way to reduce heart damage caused by immune cells during heart attacks—by switching...
Just 10 minutes of exercise can help fight bowel cancer, study finds
As the new year begins, many people decide to start exercising more or join a gym. A recent study brings good news: just 10...
A mini-stroke could mean big trouble 10 years later, study finds
A recent study shows that people who experience a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or a minor stroke are at a high risk of having...
Diabetes drug may help protect your spine, study finds
A recent study suggests that a type of diabetes medication may also help protect the spine.
The research, published in JAMA Surgery, found that people...
One heavy drinking can damage your gut health fast and severely
Most people know that drinking too much alcohol regularly can harm the body over time. But a new study shows that even just one...
How room temperature affects dementia risk in older adults
A new study shows that indoor temperatures can strongly affect how well older adults can think and focus. As the world gets warmer, this...
Can thyroid drug raise your heart disease risk?
Levothyroxine is a man-made version of a thyroid hormone. It’s one of the most prescribed medicines in the United States and has been in...
A painkiller might help stop cancer from spreading
Most people who die from cancer don’t die from the original tumor. They die because the cancer spreads to other parts of the body.
This...
The hidden link between a common eye disease and Alzheimer’s
A new study from Taichung Veterans General Hospital has found that people with a certain type of eye disease may have a higher chance...
Common causes of fatigue you shouldn’t ignore
Feeling tired every now and then is normal. But for some older adults, tiredness becomes a constant part of life that doesn’t go away,...
Week's Top
Brain Health
Living in hotter neighborhoods may increase stroke severity
A new study has found that people who live in neighborhoods that are more vulnerable to heat are more likely to suffer from severe...
Women may recover more slowly than men after stroke, study finds
A new study has found that women may have a harder time than men recovering from certain daily tasks after a common type of...
Weight loss drugs may help stroke survivors avoid heart attacks and death
A new study suggests that popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic could do more than help people lose weight—they may also protect people...
A mini-stroke could mean big trouble 10 years later, study finds
A recent study shows that people who experience a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or a minor stroke are at a high risk of having...
How room temperature affects dementia risk in older adults
A new study shows that indoor temperatures can strongly affect how well older adults can think and focus. As the world gets warmer, this...