Health & Wellness
Extreme Sugar-Free Diets May Affect Gut Health
Sugar has developed a bad reputation in recent years. Many people are trying to avoid it because excessive sugar consumption has been associated with...
Can Doctors Put the Brain into a Safe ‘Hibernation’ After a Stroke?
A stroke is one of the world's leading causes of death and long-term disability. Every year, millions of people experience a stroke, and many...
Could Eating Within a 9-Hour Window Help Prevent Diabetes?
For many people, trying to eat healthier can feel overwhelming. Advice about calories, portion sizes, carbohydrates, and nutrition labels can seem complicated and difficult...
The Hidden Chemicals in Vapes May Strongly Harm Your Heart
Many vaping products are designed to feel cool and refreshing when they are inhaled. This cooling sensation is one reason why some people find...
Menopausal Hormone Therapy May Effectively Prevent Bone Loss
Menopause is a natural stage of life that every woman goes through. It marks the end of menstrual periods and usually happens between the...
Sticky Gel from Jackfruit Could Fight Tooth Loss
Losing teeth is often considered a normal part of aging, but in many cases it happens because of disease rather than age itself.
One of...
Second-Hand Smoke Can Leave Cancer-Causing Metal in the Body
Many people believe that avoiding smoking is enough to protect themselves from the dangers of cigarettes.
However, scientists continue to find evidence that simply breathing...
Why Two People with Similar Alzheimer’s Risk May Age Differently
Alzheimer's disease remains one of the world's greatest medical challenges. The disease gradually damages memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out everyday activities.
Despite...
Tiny Organ Ignored for Decades May Predict How Long You Can Live
Most people have never heard of the thymus, and even many scientists paid relatively little attention to it for years.
The organ is small, sits...
The Best and Worst Beverages for High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health conditions in the world.
Many people have high blood pressure without...
It’s Time to Add Pancreatic Cancer to the List of Diseases Linked to Alcohol
Alcohol is one of the most widely used substances in the world. Many people enjoy drinking because it is part of social traditions, family...
New dad’s heart stopped during a family outing. CPR made the difference.
Ed Gorelick could hardly wait to hit the trail again.
He usually ran three times a week. But between the birth of his son, Elliot,...
A New Way to Ease Knee Arthritis Pain Without Surgery
Living with knee osteoarthritis can affect nearly every part of daily life. Simple tasks such as getting out of bed, walking to the shops,...
A Rare Infection After Eye Surgery May Cause Vision Loss Fast
Eye surgery has transformed the lives of millions of people. Procedures such as cataract surgery allow patients to regain clearer vision and maintain independence...
Muscle-Building Steroids May Trigger Dangerous Heart Rhythm Problems
Building a muscular body has become a major goal for many young people. Social media platforms are filled with videos showing dramatic body transformations,...
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Brain Health
Loneliness Can Drive Cognitive Impairment
As people grow older, their social lives often change. Retirement may reduce daily interactions with coworkers. Children may move away.
Friends and family members may...
Can Doctors Put the Brain into a Safe ‘Hibernation’ After a Stroke?
A stroke is one of the world's leading causes of death and long-term disability. Every year, millions of people experience a stroke, and many...
Why Two People with Similar Alzheimer’s Risk May Age Differently
Alzheimer's disease remains one of the world's greatest medical challenges. The disease gradually damages memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out everyday activities.
Despite...
How Long Can Someone Live After a Dementia Diagnosis?
Hearing the words 'you have dementia' can change a person's life in an instant. It is often a frightening and emotional moment.
Many people feel...
Common Drugs May Cool the Body and Protect the Brain after A Stroke
Our bodies work hard to keep everything in balance. Body temperature, fluid levels, and many chemical processes are carefully controlled so our organs can...