Health & Wellness

Scientists Discover a Hidden Cause of Inflammation in Asthma

Scientists have discovered an unexpected clue that could one day lead to better treatments for allergic asthma. The research, carried out at National Jewish Health...

Your Body Could Be Older Than Your Age—and It May Raise Cancer Risk

A person may celebrate their thirtieth birthday and officially be 30 years old. But according to scientists, their body might actually look much older...

New COPD Injection Could Help Lower Lung Inflammation

For many people living with COPD, every breath can become a struggle. The disease gradually damages the lungs, limiting airflow and making everyday activities...

New Weight-Loss and Diabetes Pill Shows Strong Effects

Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health problems in the world. The condition develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin, the...

Could Hearing Aids Lower Dementia Risk?

Hearing aids are usually prescribed to improve hearing, but new research suggests they may also help protect the brain in a specific group of...

Virtual Reality Breakthrough Could Help Stroke Survivors Regain Hand Function

A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel bursts. Brain cells can begin to die...

Many Plant-Based Foods Contain Twice as Many Additives as Animal Products

Plant-based eating has become more popular around the world as many people try to improve their health, reduce their environmental impact, or avoid animal...

Can a Simple Supplement Help the Liver Heal Better After Surgery?

The liver is one of the most remarkable organs in the human body. Unlike most other organs, it has the ability to regrow after...

Eating More Leafy Greens May Help Protect Your Lungs as You Age

Breathing is something most people hardly think about until it becomes difficult. Healthy lungs allow oxygen to move into the body and carbon dioxide to...

Could a Simple Daily Pill Replace Weight-Loss Injections?

Modern GLP-1 medicines have transformed obesity treatment, but many people are uncomfortable giving themselves regular injections. Others face problems with cost, storage, or limited drug...

Simple Heart Test Plus AI May Predict Sudden Cardiac Death Earlier

Most people know that heart attacks are dangerous, but fewer realize that sudden cardiac arrest is often even more deadly. During sudden cardiac arrest, the...

These Everyday Foods Could Quietly Raise Your Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common long-term health problems around the world. Millions of people live with it, and...

Why Many Older People Stop Using Cholesterol Drug Statins

Statins are among the most commonly prescribed medicines in the world. They are used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart...

What Really Causes Cancer?

Cancer begins when cells in the body start to grow out of control. This usually happens after changes, called mutations, build up in a...

Scientists Discover a Surprising Cause of Inflammation in Type 2 Diabetes

For many years, doctors believed that high blood sugar was the main reason people with type 2 diabetes developed serious health problems. Because of this,...

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Brain Health

Could Hearing Aids Lower Dementia Risk?

Hearing aids are usually prescribed to improve hearing, but new research suggests they may also help protect the brain in a specific group of...

Virtual Reality Breakthrough Could Help Stroke Survivors Regain Hand Function

A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel bursts. Brain cells can begin to die...

A Simple Blood Test May Spot Alzheimer’s Years Before Memory Loss Begins

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects millions of people around the world. It is a progressive brain disease, which...

Scientists Discover an Unexpected Blood Pressure Link to Alzheimer’s Disease

Many people think of Alzheimer's disease as a disorder that only affects the brain. The disease gradually damages memory, reasoning, and the ability to...

Study Discovers a New Dementia Treatment

Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia are among the most common causes of dementia. These conditions slowly damage the brain, causing problems with memory, thinking, language,...