Health & Wellness
Kidney disease now affects nearly 800 million people worldwide
A new global study has revealed that chronic kidney disease (CKD) is becoming a major health concern around the world.
The number of people living...
Losing weight in midlife may affect your brain functions
Obesity has become one of the biggest health problems of modern times. Around the world, more people than ever are carrying excess weight, and...
Vitamin D3 slashes second heart attack risk in half
A new study shows that giving heart attack survivors a personalized plan to manage their vitamin D3 levels could cut their chances of having...
Reptiles pee crystals could help fight kidney stones
If you've never owned a reptile, it might surprise you to learn that many reptiles do not pee liquid like humans do. Instead, they...
Even a few cigarettes a day can greatly damage your heart
A major review of long-term health data has revealed that even smoking just a few cigarettes a day can seriously increase your risk of...
Eat more potassium, not just less salt, to lower blood pressure
Many people know that eating too much salt can raise blood pressure. But new research from the University of Waterloo in Canada suggests that...
Common liver supplement may boost cancer treatment
Immunotherapy is a treatment that helps the body’s own immune system fight cancer. It has worked well for several cancers like those of the...
This smarter Mediterranean diet can cut diabetes risk by 31%
Type 2 diabetes is one of the biggest health problems in the world. It now affects over 530 million people globally, and that number...
Can a daily multivitamin help lower blood pressure in older people?
New research from Mass General Brigham suggests that taking a daily multivitamin might help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of developing hypertension...
Simple habits can make your brain 8 years younger
You may be 65 years old on paper, but your brain might be functioning like it’s 55—or 75—depending on how you live your life.
A...
A surprising constipation drug may prevent kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious health problem that affects millions of people around the world. In many cases, the condition gets worse...
Widely used cholesterol drug may prevent dementia
New research suggests that having lower cholesterol levels might help protect people from getting dementia.
A large international study, led by the University of Bristol,...
Beetroot juice could lower blood pressure in just 2 weeks, study finds
Drinking beetroot juice might help older adults lower their blood pressure—and researchers now believe this effect could be thanks to changes in the bacteria...
This high-sugar fruit can actually reduce diabetes risk
If you had to choose between two snacks—one with just seven grams of sugar and another with over 30 grams—you’d probably assume the lower...
Two common Drugs could reverse fatty liver disease
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), once called fatty liver disease, is now the most common liver condition worldwide.
It affects about one in three...
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Brain Health
Listening to music may strongly reduce dementia risk
A new study has found that listening to music after the age of 70 may help protect the brain and reduce the risk of...
Widely used cholesterol drug may prevent dementia
New research suggests that having lower cholesterol levels might help protect people from getting dementia.
A large international study, led by the University of Bristol,...
Calcium supplements don’t raise dementia risk, study finds
Many older women take calcium supplements to protect their bones, especially to prevent or manage a condition called osteoporosis.
But in recent years, there have...
Common gout drug may help prevent heart attacks and strokes
A widely used and affordable medication for gout might also help reduce heart attacks and strokes in people with heart disease.
This surprising benefit comes...
Screening for both high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat could prevent strokes, experts say
A group of 29 medical experts from around the world says that checking for high blood pressure and heart rhythm problems at the same...