Health & Wellness
New Bedtime Pill May Treat Sleep Apnea Better
Millions of people around the world struggle with obstructive sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes breathing to repeatedly stop and start during...
Sea Monster King: Giant “T. rex” Mosasaur Discovered in Texas
Scientists have discovered a giant new species of mosasaur, a powerful marine reptile that ruled the oceans during the age of dinosaurs.
The newly identified...
Ultrasound May Improve Blood Flow Without Drugs
For many people, ultrasound is something connected with hospital scans and medical imaging. Doctors commonly use ultrasound to look inside the body, examine organs,...
Single Dose of Psilocybin May Relieve Nerve Pain for Weeks
Scientists at the University of Reading have discovered that psilocybin, the active compound found in magic mushrooms, may provide long-lasting relief from nerve pain...
Popular Weight-Loss Drugs May Slow the Spread of Some Cancers
GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have become widely known for helping people lose weight and control diabetes.
Over the past few years,...
Everyday Food Additives Could Harm Your Heart
processed meat, frozen meals, snacks, soft drinks, sauces, desserts, and many other supermarket products.
Most people rarely notice them, even though they appear in the...
Simple Saliva Test May Help Detect Deadly Cancer Earlier
Scientists in South Africa are exploring a surprising new way to detect one of the world’s deadliest cancers: saliva.
Researchers at the Sydney Brenner Institute...
Why Poor Sleep May Raise the Risk of Dementia
Scientists have long known that conditions such as chronic stress, depression, heart disease, aging, and poor sleep are linked to a higher risk of...
Why a Powerful Schizophrenia Drug May Cause Dangerous Gut and Lung Problems
Schizophrenia is one of the most serious mental health disorders in the world. People living with schizophrenia may experience hallucinations, confused thinking, delusions, disorganized...
Air Pollution Can Harm the Brain Within Just Hours
Air pollution has long been linked to breathing problems, heart disease, and reduced quality of life. But scientists are now increasingly worried about another...
Hidden Blood Vessel ‘Pressure Sensor’ May Prevent Aging and Heart Disease
High blood pressure is one of the world’s most common health problems. Millions of people live with it every day, often without noticing symptoms...
Large Blood Pressure Swings May Greatly Raise the Risk of Sudden Heart Death
A new study suggests that middle-aged adults whose blood pressure changes a lot over time may face a much higher risk of sudden cardiac...
Hidden Brain Sugar Changes May Cause Depression
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. According to global estimates, more than 280 million people are living...
Bright Lights at Night Could Greatly Increase Risks of Heart Attack, Stroke, Heart Failure
Many people use bright lights late at night without thinking much about it. Some scroll through their phones in bed, fall asleep with the...
High-Quality Olive Oil May Naturally Lower Blood Pressure
Olive oil has been used in cooking for thousands of years, especially in countries around the Mediterranean Sea.
People in places like Greece, Italy, and...
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Brain Health
Ultrasound Could One Day Help Treat Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Alzheimer’s
Ultrasound is usually seen as a tool doctors use to look inside the body.
Hospitals use ultrasound machines every day to examine organs, check pregnancies,...
Why Poor Sleep May Raise the Risk of Dementia
Scientists have long known that conditions such as chronic stress, depression, heart disease, aging, and poor sleep are linked to a higher risk of...
Air Pollution Can Harm the Brain Within Just Hours
Air pollution has long been linked to breathing problems, heart disease, and reduced quality of life. But scientists are now increasingly worried about another...
Bright Lights at Night Could Greatly Increase Risks of Heart Attack, Stroke, Heart Failure
Many people use bright lights late at night without thinking much about it. Some scroll through their phones in bed, fall asleep with the...
Common health problems may increase women’s Alzheimer’s risk
Alzheimer’s disease has become one of the biggest health challenges facing older adults around the world.
The disease slowly damages memory and thinking abilities, eventually...