Health & Wellness
Study Finds a Big Hidden Trick Used by Pancreatic Cancer
Scientists have uncovered an important reason why pancreatic cancer is so difficult to treat with immunotherapy.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School found...
Most High-Risk Adults Miss New LDL Cholesterol Targets
A major new study suggests that the United States faces a much larger cholesterol treatment gap than many experts expected.
Researchers found that a large...
Birdsong and Green Spaces May Be the Best Ways to Boost Mental Health
Spending time in nature has long been linked to better mental health, but scientists are still learning exactly why.
A new study from North Carolina...
New Study Turns a Popular Weight-Loss Tip Upside Down
Many people trying to lose weight are told to drink a glass of water before or during a meal because it is believed to...
Doctors Now Can Spot the Most Dangerous Multiple Myeloma Earlier
Scientists in Australia have discovered a protein that could help doctors identify people with the most dangerous forms of multiple myeloma much earlier than...
Brain Immune Cells, Not Just Plaques, May Be the Hidden Cause of Sleep Loss...
A good night's sleep is essential for keeping the brain healthy, yet sleep problems are one of the earliest signs of Alzheimer's disease.
Now researchers...
Why Constant Tiredness Should Never Be Ignored as You Get Older
Everyone feels tired sometimes. A late night, hard work, family responsibilities, or stress can all reduce energy.
Older adults may also notice they become tired...
The Silent Signs of Kidney Disease Older People Should Never Ignore
Kidney disease is often called a silent illness because it can develop for years without causing clear symptoms.
Many people do not know anything is...
Scientists Find How to Reverse Parkinson’s Disease Damage
Researchers at Stanford Medicine have discovered a promising way to protect brain cells in a genetic form of Parkinson’s disease.
In a study using mice,...
Hidden Hormone May Cause High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world, affecting more than 1.5 billion people.
It greatly increases the risk...
Common Skin Disease May Raise the Risk of Heart Failure, Stroke, and Heart Attack
Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
It causes skin cells to grow much faster than normal, leading to thick,...
Long-Term Use of Depression Drug May Make It Much Harder to Stop
People who take antidepressants for more than two years may be much more likely to have withdrawal symptoms when they try to stop, according...
Your Blood Pressure May Look Normal Sitting Up—But Still Hide a Serious Heart Risk
Having your blood pressure checked is a routine part of many doctor visits. Most of the time, the test is done while you are...
Why Blood Cancer and Autoimmune Diseases Often Appear Together
Scientists in Australia have made a discovery that may change how doctors understand blood cancer and diseases caused by the immune system.
Researchers at the...
Blood Pressure Swings Could Signal Future Heart Trouble
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps.
If this pressure stays too high for...
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Brain Health
Common Skin Disease May Raise the Risk of Heart Failure, Stroke, and Heart Attack
Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
It causes skin cells to grow much faster than normal, leading to thick,...
Scientists develop ‘invisible’ home monitoring system for Parkinson’s disease
Living with Parkinson's disease often means that symptoms change from hour to hour.
A person may walk quite normally after taking medication but develop slower...
Scientists find a different way to slow Alzheimer’s disease
For years, Alzheimer's research has focused mainly on removing amyloid, a protein that builds up in the brain long before memory problems begin.
While this...
New study may help prevent misdiagnosis for a common form of early dementia
For many families, the first signs of dementia are not memory problems but unexpected changes in personality and behavior.
A normally calm person may become...
Vitamin D may help slow the body’s aging clock, major study finds
A large clinical trial has found that taking a daily vitamin D supplement may help slow one of the natural processes linked to aging.
The...