Health & Wellness
Brain Training Apps Provide Surprising Benefits to Older People
Many people have tried brain-training games and apps that promise to improve memory, sharpen attention, and keep the mind healthy as we age.
These programs...
Weight-Loss Surgery May Make Everyday Life Easier for 20 Years
When people think about obesity, they often think about serious medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.
Yet obesity can also...
New silicon material could guide vibrations like traffic on a highway
Scientists at ETH Zurich have developed an ultra-thin silicon material that can guide vibrations along carefully designed paths, much like roads directing traffic.
The breakthrough...
Major Surgery May Speed Up Memory Decline in Older People
For many older adults, major surgery can bring important benefits.
Procedures such as hip replacements can reduce pain and improve mobility, while abdominal surgeries can...
Common Sleep Pill May Create Hidden Risks for People with Sleep Problems
When people cannot sleep well, they often look for quick solutions. Sleep medications are commonly prescribed, and one drug that has gained popularity in...
This Cancer Vaccine Cuts Skin Cancer Recurrence Nearly in Half
A new study offers encouraging news for people who have been treated for melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer.
Researchers have found that...
Different Liver Diseases Cause Different Types of Muscle Loss
Muscle loss is a serious but often overlooked problem in people with advanced liver disease.
Many patients with end-stage liver disease gradually lose muscle mass...
Common Foods May Hold a Key to Repairing ‘Leaky Gut’
The human digestive system does much more than break down food.
Inside the intestines is a protective barrier that acts like a security wall, allowing...
AI Blood Test May Finally Solve One of Dementia’s Biggest Mysteries
For many families, receiving a dementia diagnosis is only the beginning of a long journey filled with uncertainty.
A doctor may diagnose Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's...
Stanford Scientists Find a Possible Root Cause of Brain Aging
Why do our brains become more vulnerable to memory loss and disease as we get older? This question has challenged scientists for decades.
While researchers...
Losing Weight Through Surgery May Help People Stay Independent for Decades
Obesity is often discussed in terms of medical risks such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.
However, carrying a large amount of excess...
Even One Drink a Day May Raise Risks for Major Cancers
For many years, people have debated whether drinking alcohol can be good for health.
Some studies have suggested that a glass of wine with dinner...
Can Natural Supplements Help Lower Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world.
It affects billions of people and is often called a "silent...
Scientists Discover Deep Cause of Tough High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health conditions in the world.
It affects millions of people and is...
Simple Supplement Could Prevent Heart Failure in Type 2 Diabetes
People with Type 2 diabetes face many health challenges, but one of the most serious is the increased risk of heart disease.
Diabetes affects the...
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Brain Health
Why Heart Attack Survivors Struggle with Memory and Mood
Surviving a heart attack is often only the beginning of a long recovery journey.
While doctors focus heavily on repairing the damage to the heart,...
Brain Training Apps Provide Surprising Benefits to Older People
Many people have tried brain-training games and apps that promise to improve memory, sharpen attention, and keep the mind healthy as we age.
These programs...
Major Surgery May Speed Up Memory Decline in Older People
For many older adults, major surgery can bring important benefits.
Procedures such as hip replacements can reduce pain and improve mobility, while abdominal surgeries can...
AI Blood Test May Finally Solve One of Dementia’s Biggest Mysteries
For many families, receiving a dementia diagnosis is only the beginning of a long journey filled with uncertainty.
A doctor may diagnose Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's...
Stanford Scientists Find a Possible Root Cause of Brain Aging
Why do our brains become more vulnerable to memory loss and disease as we get older? This question has challenged scientists for decades.
While researchers...