Health & Wellness
His heart stopped on a Florida island. An ER doctor, nurse and Navy veteran...
Bruce and Tiffany Brown decided to get away for a few days late last June. They drove three hours from their home near Tampa,...
Why kidney disease can make your skin itchy
When people think about kidney disease, they often picture problems with urine, swelling, or fatigue. Skin problems are not usually the first thing that...
Scientists find why colon cancer is rising in young adults
In recent years, doctors around the world have noticed a worrying change in cancer trends. More people under the age of 50 are being...
Common daily heartburn drugs may harm kidney quietly
Heartburn and acid reflux are extremely common problems. Many people feel a burning pain in their chest or throat after eating, lying down, or...
Why lowering blood pressure can save lives
Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have discovered that many people with high blood pressure, also called hypertension, may need stronger treatment to avoid...
This common diabetes drug may help older people live longer
Metformin is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for people with type 2 diabetes. For decades, doctors have used it to help lower...
How many steps do you need to walk a day to live longer?
Many people believe that staying healthy requires intense workouts, gym memberships, or long runs that feel exhausting and hard to maintain.
This idea often discourages...
Does your daily coffee raise blood pressure?
Caffeine is part of daily life for many people around the world. It is found in coffee, tea, chocolate, soft drinks, and energy drinks,...
This everyday vitamin may quiet inflammation effectively
Chronic inflammation is a hidden problem that plays a role in many serious diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and disorders that affect the brain...
High blood pressure strongly connected to chronic pain
High blood pressure and chronic pain are two common health issues that affect many people. But did you know they can actually influence each...
This popular snack may help cancer spread
Peanuts are one of the most popular snacks in the world. They are affordable, easy to find, and loved for their crunchy texture and...
Marijuana may raise death risk in high blood pressure, scientists warn
Marijuana is often seen as a natural and relatively harmless substance, especially as its use becomes more common and socially accepted in many parts...
Why coffee benefits kidney health in some people but harms others
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Many people start their day with a cup of coffee and continue drinking...
Why avocados can help managing diabetes
Avocados are loved for their creamy texture and mild flavor, but they are also gaining attention for their health benefits, especially for people living...
Can taking aspirin really prevent high blood pressure?
Aspirin is one of the most familiar medicines in the world. Many people keep it at home to relieve pain, reduce fever, or ease...
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Brain Health
New tech helps remove harmful proteins linked to dementia and cancer
Many serious diseases are caused not by viruses or bacteria, but by proteins inside the body that stop working properly. Proteins are essential molecules...
Study shows a surprising cause of dementia
Dementia is a serious and often heartbreaking condition that affects millions of people around the world. It slowly damages a person’s ability to think,...
Helping caregivers may do more than costly Alzheimer’s drugs, study suggests
Alzheimer’s disease is often discussed in terms of new drugs, scientific breakthroughs, and high treatment costs.
But for many families, the daily reality of dementia...
New method may slow memory loss in Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is often talked about using large numbers. Millions of people around the world are affected, and the number continues to grow every...
A new drug may help prevent second strokes without raising bleeding risk
A stroke can change a person’s life in an instant, and for many survivors, the fear of having another stroke never fully goes away....