Health & Wellness
Is extreme fitness bad for the heart?
For years, some studies have suggested that very fit young men, especially endurance athletes, may have a higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation later...
Why Alzheimer’s disease may hit women harder than men
Women make up nearly two-thirds of Alzheimer’s disease cases in the United States, and scientists have long tried to understand why.
Many people assumed the...
Doctors urged to treat high cholesterol earlier to prevent heart attacks and strokes
Doctors should begin treating high cholesterol earlier and more aggressively than in the past, according to a new medical perspective written by researchers from...
Why colon cancer stops responding to treatment so quickly
Scientists have made an important discovery about why some colorectal cancers quickly become resistant to treatment.
Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine and MD Anderson Cancer...
Can you drink coffee if you have high blood pressure?
Coffee has been part of human life for more than 600 years. Today, it is one of the most popular drinks in the world....
One week of breast cancer radiation works just as well as three weeks, study...
A major international breast cancer study has found that patients with early-stage breast cancer can safely receive just one week of radiotherapy instead of...
This brain nutrient may play a hidden role in anxiety
Scientists are learning more than ever about how the brain works, but anxiety disorders remain one of the most difficult mental health conditions to...
Scientists find possible early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease decades before symptoms
Researchers from the University of Otago have uncovered another possible clue that could help scientists identify Alzheimer’s disease much earlier than before.
Their findings suggest...
Scientists discover surprising anti-aging power in common blood pressure drug
A medicine that has been used for years to treat high blood pressure may also help people live longer and stay healthier as they...
Popular weight-loss drug may cause hidden muscle loss
Many people are now using weight-loss drugs to help manage obesity and improve their health. One of the most popular medicines is semaglutide, a...
A surprising mineral that may help clear dangerous artery plaque
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death around the world. Millions of people die every year from heart attacks, strokes, and other serious...
Bananas and broccoli may help blood pressure more than simply cutting salt
For many years, people with high blood pressure have been told to cut down on salt. Doctors and health experts often warn that eating...
These everyday drinks could protect your kidneys for years
Many people do not think much about their kidneys until something goes wrong. These two bean-shaped organs sit quietly in the lower back and...
A hidden cause of high blood pressure can be cured with surgery
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Doctors also call it hypertension.
The condition develops when blood pushes...
Doctors say your liver doesn’t need a detox cleanse—here’s what actually helps
The liver is one of the hardest-working organs in the human body. Every single day, it performs hundreds of important tasks that keep people...
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Brain Health
Your handwriting could reveal early signs of memory decline
Many people notice that their handwriting changes as they grow older. Writing may become slower, shakier, less organized, or harder to read. Most people...
Why Alzheimer’s disease may hit women harder than men
Women make up nearly two-thirds of Alzheimer’s disease cases in the United States, and scientists have long tried to understand why.
Many people assumed the...
Doctors urged to treat high cholesterol earlier to prevent heart attacks and strokes
Doctors should begin treating high cholesterol earlier and more aggressively than in the past, according to a new medical perspective written by researchers from...
Scientists find possible early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease decades before symptoms
Researchers from the University of Otago have uncovered another possible clue that could help scientists identify Alzheimer’s disease much earlier than before.
Their findings suggest...
‘Good cholesterol’ may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease
For many years, HDL cholesterol has been known as the “good cholesterol.” Doctors often explain that higher HDL levels can help protect the heart...