Health & Wellness
Broken legs, skier’s thumb and ‘sled head’: Just some of the injuries risked by...
The sports featured at the Winter Olympics defy gravity and physics.
Many competitors move at breakneck speeds down steep, snowy inclines or careen across icy...
How to eat to prevent high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
It is a chronic condition that occurs when...
This drug can calm food cravings, study finds
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than 116 million adults in the United States.
It’s a serious health issue because it raises...
How thyroid drugs could affect your heart health
Levothyroxine is a common medicine used to treat thyroid problems. In fact, it’s one of the most prescribed drugs in the United States.
Many people...
Living in space can change where your brain sits in your skull
Going to space is harsh on the human body, and as a new study from our research team finds, the brain shifts upward and...
Common blood pressure drug may help you live longer
A common drug used to treat high blood pressure might have a surprising extra benefit—it could help people live longer and stay healthier as...
New light sensor could detect cancer from a simple blood test
Scientists have developed a powerful new sensor that uses light to detect extremely tiny signs of cancer in the blood, raising hopes for earlier...
New MIT heart patch boosts recovery after heart attacks
Engineers at MIT have developed a special patch that may help heal the heart after a heart attack. This flexible patch is placed directly...
Scientists discover new target that could lead to better Alzheimer’s treatments
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have identified a promising new target for treating Alzheimer’s disease, raising hopes for future therapies that...
Parkinson’s disease may force the body to switch to “emergency mode” for energy
Weight loss is a common but puzzling problem for many people living with Parkinson’s disease. Patients often become thinner as the disease progresses, even...
Vitamin D could help calm dangerous inflammation
Inflammation is the body’s natural way of healing itself when there’s an injury or infection. It helps protect us and repair damage.
But when inflammation...
Higher vitamin D levels linked to lower dementia risk
Low vitamin D levels associated with higher dementia risk, study warns
Scientists from Tufts University and other institutions report that higher vitamin D levels in...
Can removing certain foods help children with autism?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects how people think, interact, and experience the world around them.
While there's no known cure for...
Avocado could help reduce risk of high blood pressure, study finds
Avocado is a fruit that is rich in dietary fiber, potassium, magnesium, mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids, and other bioactive phytochemicals.
These are nutritional components...
Ketamine shows fast relief for suicidal thoughts
A new study from Columbia University has found that ketamine, a drug often used to treat serious depression, can quickly help reduce suicidal thoughts.
What’s...
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Brain Health
Poor kidney function may skew Alzheimer’s blood test results, study warns
People with reduced kidney function may have higher levels of several blood markers commonly used in Alzheimer’s disease research, according to a large new...
Scientists discover new target that could lead to better Alzheimer’s treatments
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have identified a promising new target for treating Alzheimer’s disease, raising hopes for future therapies that...
Parkinson’s disease may force the body to switch to “emergency mode” for energy
Weight loss is a common but puzzling problem for many people living with Parkinson’s disease. Patients often become thinner as the disease progresses, even...
Higher vitamin D levels linked to lower dementia risk
Low vitamin D levels associated with higher dementia risk, study warns
Scientists from Tufts University and other institutions report that higher vitamin D levels in...
Early signs of Parkinson’s disease you shouldn’t ignore
Parkinson’s disease is a brain condition that mainly affects movement. It gets worse over time, but the early signs can be small and easy...