Health & Wellness
New therapy for the ‘good’ arm helps stroke survivors regain function
For years, stroke rehabilitation has focused mainly on the more impaired side of the body.
But a new study published in JAMA Neurology has shown...
New therapy can delay prostate cancer growth
A new study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has found that treating prostate cancer early, before it spreads widely, can...
New blood test may spot cancers much earlier
Scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have created a new kind of blood test that may help detect cancer at an early...
Does coffee raise your blood pressure? Here’s how much it’s OK to drink
Coffee first entered human lives and veins over 600 years ago.
Now we consume an average of almost two kilos per person each year – sometimes with very specific...
Cannabis linked to better brain function in older people
For many years, research on cannabis and the brain has focused mainly on teenagers and young adults.
Scientists worried that using cannabis at a young...
At-home HPV tests may change cervical cancer screening forever
Cervical cancer screenings have helped save many lives over the past 50 years.
These screenings, especially those that detect HPV (human papillomavirus), are very important...
Why your blood pressure rises at the doctor’s office?
White coat hypertension is when a person’s blood pressure goes up at the doctor’s office but is normal at home or in other places.
This...
How pain makes opioid addiction harder to treat
Scientists have known for a long time that people with opioid use disorder, also called OUD, often also suffer from chronic pain.
But they weren’t...
Some common medicines may harm your memory, study finds
When you take medicine for things like high blood pressure, allergies, or other everyday health problems, you usually expect it to help you feel...
Why drinking water is so important for people with diabetes
Drinking enough water is important for everyone, but it’s especially important for people with diabetes.
When you stay hydrated, it helps your body keep blood...
Could a common diabetes drug help reduce death risk?
Metformin is a well-known medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes. It helps control blood sugar levels and is one of the most common...
Simple ways to ease headaches from high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, can cause headaches and make you feel uncomfortable.
Learning how to relieve these headaches is important for your health...
Natural ways to soothe diabetic nerve pain at home
Living with diabetes can be difficult, and one of the most uncomfortable problems people often face is nerve pain, also called diabetic neuropathy.
This condition...
Hidden causes of bipolar disorder people should know
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects how a person feels, thinks, and acts.
People with bipolar disorder experience strong mood changes that...
What really causes blood cancer?
Blood cancer, also called hematologic cancer, includes several types of cancer that affect the blood, bone marrow, and lymph system.
The most common types are...
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Brain Health
Common eye bacteria may worsen cognitive decline
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have discovered that a common type of bacteria called Chlamydia pneumoniae may stay hidden in the eye and brain for years—and...
New therapy for the ‘good’ arm helps stroke survivors regain function
For years, stroke rehabilitation has focused mainly on the more impaired side of the body.
But a new study published in JAMA Neurology has shown...
Cannabis linked to better brain function in older people
For many years, research on cannabis and the brain has focused mainly on teenagers and young adults.
Scientists worried that using cannabis at a young...
Some common medicines may harm your memory, study finds
When you take medicine for things like high blood pressure, allergies, or other everyday health problems, you usually expect it to help you feel...
Study shows a new cause of brain aging
As people get older, they often find it harder to remember things or learn new skills. Scientists have long wondered why this happens.
Now, researchers...