Health & Wellness
Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to dementia, study warns
Scientists from the University of South Australia have found a direct link between low vitamin D levels and an increased risk of dementia.
Vitamin D...
Why more cannabis users end up in the ER with severe vomiting
In the past ten years, more people have been going to emergency rooms because of stomach pain and long episodes of vomiting.
Many of these...
Doctors treat lung cancer patient after cancer metastasized to her brain
For many people, difficulties with swallowing a pill might not be cause for concern.
Linda Rossi, however, knew something was wrong when she found herself...
Omega-3 heart benefits may disappear fast after you stop
A new study from scientists in Finland has found that the heart health benefits of a fatty acid in fish oil can vary a...
This drug can treat high blood pressure and kidney disease more effectively
Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, originally developed to manage type 2 diabetes, have shown impressive protective effects for the heart and kidneys.
Now, new preclinical...
Gum disease may increase risk of brain damage
A new study shows that gum disease may be connected to damage in the brain. This damage appears as white spots on brain scans,...
This sleep problem may double Parkinson’s risk
A new study shows that people who do not treat their obstructive sleep apnea may face a much higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
The...
Just days before Thanksgiving, she had a stroke on a train
On a November morning a year ago, in between her 52nd birthday and Thanksgiving, Kim Spight decided to take a train to church.
Normally, she...
Vegan diet beats Mediterranean diet for weight loss
A new study from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has found that a low-fat vegan diet leads to more weight loss than the...
This easy daily habit cuts heart disease risk by 66%
Taking longer, steady walks—just 10 to 15 minutes at a time—can make a big difference in your heart health.
A new study has found that...
Memory loss in older people may be reversible, study shows
Memory loss doesn’t have to be a normal part of getting older.
New research from Virginia Tech has found that certain changes in the brain...
New non-surgical treatment reduces knee pain in older adults
A recent study has found a new treatment that could be life-changing for people who suffer from knee pain, especially those aged 50 and...
Early signs of heart disease women shouldn’t ignore
Many people think heart disease mainly affects men, but it’s actually the leading cause of death for women too.
One reason it often goes unnoticed...
Eating within a time window may prevent diabetes and obesity
A new review has found that eating all your meals within a set time each day—called time-restricted eating—might help prevent type 2 diabetes and...
Understanding common causes of fluctuating blood pressure
Blood pressure tells us how hard the blood is pushing against the walls of our arteries when the heart pumps. It is normal for...
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Brain Health
Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to dementia, study warns
Scientists from the University of South Australia have found a direct link between low vitamin D levels and an increased risk of dementia.
Vitamin D...
Just days before Thanksgiving, she had a stroke on a train
On a November morning a year ago, in between her 52nd birthday and Thanksgiving, Kim Spight decided to take a train to church.
Normally, she...
Memory loss in older people may be reversible, study shows
Memory loss doesn’t have to be a normal part of getting older.
New research from Virginia Tech has found that certain changes in the brain...
Scientists find a very early sign of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly takes away a person’s memory and thinking skills. Over time, it also makes it hard for...
These drugs may increase memory loss in older adults, study finds
A new study from the University of California, San Diego, has found that some widely used medications might raise the risk of memory problems,...