Health & Wellness
Smart glasses help stroke survivors see the world again
When Glenn Calverley first had a stroke, he thought it was just a bad headache. But then his vision changed, and he knew something...
Faced with heart failure, he took on the challenge to change – and found...
During an exam following a two-week hospital stay, a cardiologist gave James Young II sobering news: His heart was pumping so poorly that he...
New tool predicts prostate cancer death risk with greater accuracy
A new medical tool is giving doctors a better way to understand prostate cancer risks.
This long-term prediction tool helps estimate a man’s risk of...
Can an arthritis drug help find depression?
A new study from Emory University suggests that a drug used to treat inflammation in arthritis might help people with depression feel more motivated.
This...
Simple blood test could change how Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed
A simple blood test, combined with a special ultra-thin material called graphene, may soon help doctors find signs of Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms...
New blood test could help spot and track cancer early
A new study has found a promising way to detect and track cancer using only a blood test. This breakthrough could one day make...
Why your blood pressure is high in doctor’s office
White coat hypertension is a condition where your blood pressure goes up when it’s measured at a doctor’s office but is normal when checked...
Vitamin D may not protect your heart effectively, study finds
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for adults over 65. Many older people also have low levels of Vitamin D in...
A new way to treat type 2 diabetes without daily injections
In the United States, more than 37 million people live with diabetes, and many of them have type 2 diabetes. This condition is usually...
How just a few prunes a day can protect your blood pressure and heart
Prunes, which are simply dried plums, are a tasty and chewy snack with no added sugar. They are rich in nutrients like vitamin B6,...
The hidden root cause of deadly ovarian cancer finally found
For many years, doctors have struggled with a question: where does the most dangerous form of ovarian cancer actually begin? A new study may...
A common drug may stop heart attacks before they start
For more than a hundred years, heart attacks have been the top cause of death in the United States. These deadly events are often...
Even a little of this snack can raise blood pressure
A new study from Linköping University in Sweden has found that even small amounts of licorice can raise blood pressure. This challenges the earlier...
Could coffee grounds help prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s affect millions of people in the United States.
These conditions slowly destroy brain cells, leading to problems with...
What’s the best blood pressure for people over 60?
As people get older, taking care of their blood pressure becomes more important. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls...
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Brain Health
Many older people with dementia still prescribed risky pills, study finds
A new study warns that many older adults with dementia are still being prescribed medications that can be dangerous for their health.
These drugs include...
Smart glasses help stroke survivors see the world again
When Glenn Calverley first had a stroke, he thought it was just a bad headache. But then his vision changed, and he knew something...
Simple blood test could change how Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed
A simple blood test, combined with a special ultra-thin material called graphene, may soon help doctors find signs of Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms...
Could coffee grounds help prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s affect millions of people in the United States.
These conditions slowly destroy brain cells, leading to problems with...
This soft necklace can give stroke survivors their voice back
Scientists have created a new wearable device that may help stroke survivors speak again in a natural and fluent way. The device is called...