Health & Wellness
AI can detect diseases from your sweat
Sweat contains a wealth of biological information that, with the help of artificial intelligence and next-generation sensors, could transform how we monitor our health...
Owning a smartphone at age 12 may harm mental and physical health
A large new study has found that owning a smartphone at a young age may be linked to several health problems in early adolescence,...
Common nerve pain drugs may trigger dangerous prescribing cascades
Clinicians may miss side effects of nerve pain drugs like gabapentin, leading to a chain of additional medications that cause more harm than good.
This...
How espresso coffee affects your cholesterol level
Scientists from UiT The Arctic University of Norway found that drinking espresso coffee may affect cholesterol levels differently in men and women.
Coffee is a...
Blackcurrants may improve artery function and blood pressure in older adults
Scientists from Nippon Sport Science University have found that blackcurrant extract may help improve artery function and lower blood pressure in older adults.
Blackcurrants are...
Unsalted tomato juice could reduce blood pressure, improve blood cholesterol
Scientists from Tokyo Medical and Dental University have found that drinking unsalted tomato juice may help lower blood pressure and reduce “bad” cholesterol levels...
Kimchi proven to boost the immune system, study finds
As seasons change, people often catch colds, the flu, or other respiratory illnesses.
With worries growing about the spread of several viruses at once, a...
Why you should use sun protection during high blood pressure treatment
Some blood pressure medications may increase sensitivity to sunlight and raise the risk of developing a common form of skin cancer, according to a...
Why some weight loss may not last without continued use drugs
Many people struggling with obesity have seen impressive weight loss results using tirzepatide, a drug that works by controlling blood sugar, digestion, and appetite.
Sold...
What is CKM syndrome, and why should young adults pay attention?
If you’re unfamiliar with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, you’re hardly alone. But it might already be affecting you – no matter your age.
CKM syndrome describes a...
Scientists find a non-invasive way to treat stroke
Scientists from Monash University in Australia and Yale School of Medicine in the United States are working together on a new, high-tech way to...
Men and women have different knee injuries, study finds
A new study using MRI scans of more than 13,000 people has found that men and women often have different types of knee injuries.
The...
New therapy offers hope for deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers. Many people only find out they have it after the disease has already spread to other...
Shingles vaccine may reduce dementia risk, study confirms
An unusual public health policy in Wales has offered compelling evidence that the shingles vaccine could reduce dementia risk.
A Stanford Medicine-led study found that...
Common drugs may reshape your gut health, study finds
Our gut is home to trillions of bacteria and other tiny microbes. This community, called the gut microbiome, helps our body in many ways.
It...
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Brain Health
Coconut oil may help improve cognitive function in Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from the Catholic University of Valencia in Spain found that a Mediterranean diet rich in coconut oil could improve major cognitive functions in...
Common nerve pain drugs may trigger dangerous prescribing cascades
Clinicians may miss side effects of nerve pain drugs like gabapentin, leading to a chain of additional medications that cause more harm than good.
This...
Scientists find a non-invasive way to treat stroke
Scientists from Monash University in Australia and Yale School of Medicine in the United States are working together on a new, high-tech way to...
Shingles vaccine may reduce dementia risk, study confirms
An unusual public health policy in Wales has offered compelling evidence that the shingles vaccine could reduce dementia risk.
A Stanford Medicine-led study found that...
A simple way to protect your brain from Alzheimer’s
A new study from RUSH University in Chicago has found that eating certain foods—especially green leafy vegetables—may help keep your brain healthier as you...