Health & Wellness
A Simple Daily Routine Could Ease Pain and Depression
Keeping a regular daily routine may be one of the simplest ways to improve health as we grow older.
Many people focus on eating well...
AI Sleep Test May Predict Dementia Years Before Symptoms
Scientists are searching for better ways to spot dementia before memory loss becomes obvious.
Dementia develops slowly over many years, and by the time symptoms...
Natural Rice Bran Compound May Help Calm Gut Issues
Researchers at Toho University have discovered that a natural plant compound found in rice bran and whole grains may help control how strongly the...
Hidden DNA Changes May Predict Blood Cancer Years Before It Worsens
Scientists have completed one of the longest studies ever carried out on chronic blood cancers, following patients for up to 25 years.
The research, led...
The Gene That May Help the Brain Stay Younger for Longer
Scientists have known for many years that people who inherit the APOE2 version of the APOE gene are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease...
Understanding Different Side Effects of Blood Pressure Drugs
Treating high blood pressure is one of the most effective ways to prevent heart disease and stroke. However, many people worry about possible side...
Understanding the Causes and Risk Factors of Mini-Strokes
A mini-stroke can be frightening because it often appears suddenly and then disappears just as quickly. Doctors call this condition a transient ischemic attack,...
Could a Common Blood Pressure Pill Help People Live Longer?
As people live longer than ever before, scientists are searching for safe ways to help them stay healthy in old age.
Instead of simply adding...
The Cause of Muscle Weakness in Older Adults May Be in the Brain
As people grow older, many find that everyday activities such as climbing stairs, standing up from a chair, or carrying shopping bags become more...
The Silent Warning Signs of Kidney Disease Every Older Adult Should Know
Kidney disease often develops quietly.
Many people do not notice any symptoms until the condition has already caused significant damage.
Because the early warning signs can...
Whole Foods That Help Control Blood Pressure
Many people search for one 'superfood' that will lower blood pressure, but research tells a different story.
Scientists have found that long-term eating patterns matter...
Can Vitamin Supplements Help Protect Your Kidneys?
The kidneys work continuously to clean the blood and remove waste products. Because kidney disease often develops silently, many people hope vitamin supplements can...
Side Effects of High Blood Pressure Drugs You Need to Know
High blood pressure affects millions of people around the world and is a major cause of heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, and heart failure.
Medicines...
New Drug Combo Could Help Control Type 2 Diabetes for Longer
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term health conditions around the world.
It develops when the body cannot use insulin properly, causing...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Raise Higher Vision Loss Risk
Millions of people take medicine every day to keep their blood pressure under control. These medicines can greatly reduce the risk of heart attacks,...
Week's Top
Brain Health
Obesity May Send Harmful Signals to the Brain, Raising Alzheimer’s Risk
Many people think Alzheimer's disease begins and ends in the brain.
However, scientists are discovering that changes in other parts of the body may also...
AI Sleep Test May Predict Dementia Years Before Symptoms
Scientists are searching for better ways to spot dementia before memory loss becomes obvious.
Dementia develops slowly over many years, and by the time symptoms...
Understanding the Causes and Risk Factors of Mini-Strokes
A mini-stroke can be frightening because it often appears suddenly and then disappears just as quickly. Doctors call this condition a transient ischemic attack,...
Hidden Genes Behind Early Irregular Heartbeat May Prevent Future Strokes
Atrial fibrillation, often called AFib, is the most common long-term heart rhythm disorder, affecting an estimated 10 million Americans.
It happens when the upper chambers...
A Hidden Brain Structure Could Help Detect Dementia Earlier Than Ever
Doctors usually diagnose dementia only after memory and thinking problems become noticeable.
By that stage, damage to the brain has often been developing for many...