Health & Wellness
What you need to know about today’s best diabetes treatments
Type 2 diabetes happens when the body cannot use the hormone insulin properly, so sugar builds up in the blood. Changing your lifestyle—eating healthier...
A tiny mineral may help clear arteries and fight heart disease
Heart disease is still the top cause of death around the world. Many people die from it every year, and it affects millions of...
Are your everyday meds secretly raising your blood pressure?
Researchers from Harvard have made a surprising discovery: nearly 1 in 5 people with high blood pressure may be taking other medications that actually...
Big causes of mini-strokes everyone needs to know
A mini-stroke, also called a transient ischemic attack or TIA, may be brief, but it is not something to ignore.
Even though the symptoms go...
Stroke has a surprising link with chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease, also called CKD, is a serious and growing health problem around the world. It affects millions of people and slowly damages...
Warning signs of lung cancer in people who never smoked
When most people hear about lung cancer, they usually think of smoking as the main cause.
But what many don’t know is that a large...
How to lower high blood sugar naturally without insulin
High blood sugar, also called hyperglycemia, can be harmful if not treated. For people with type 2 diabetes or others who do not use...
Can an old drug help stop cancer from spreading?
Cancer is a serious disease, and it becomes even more dangerous when it spreads to other parts of the body. This spreading process is...
Surprising effects of cholesterol drugs on your body and brain
Cholesterol-lowering drugs are often given to people to help prevent heart disease, stroke, and other serious health problems.
These drugs are especially common for older...
Popular blood pressure drug linked to higher risk of skin cancer
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than one-third of Australian adults over 18. If not treated, it can lead to serious...
Why a slow thyroid could mean metabolic problems
When people hear the word "metabolism," they often think about how fast the body burns calories. But metabolism is more than just weight. It...
7 powerful herbs that may help lower blood pressure naturally
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health issue that affects many people around the world. If not managed well, it can...
New diabetes drug works faster and helps you lose weight
A new study has found that the diabetes drug tirzepatide helps people lower their blood sugar and lose weight more quickly than other commonly...
Scientists find the true cause of muscle weakness in older people
As people get older, they often notice that their muscles don’t feel as strong as they used to.
Many assume this is just a normal...
Is your blood pressure pill bringing hidden dangers?
A new study from Columbia University has raised important questions about one of the most common medications used to treat high blood pressure. The...
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Brain Health
Big causes of mini-strokes everyone needs to know
A mini-stroke, also called a transient ischemic attack or TIA, may be brief, but it is not something to ignore.
Even though the symptoms go...
Stroke has a surprising link with chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease, also called CKD, is a serious and growing health problem around the world. It affects millions of people and slowly damages...
How low-dose cannabis and a common painkiller may help treat Alzheimer’s
Cannabis is often used to help people manage pain, reduce inflammation, and relax. One of its main ingredients, THC (short for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), is known...
What the latest heart disease and stroke numbers mean for your health
An updated guide to the latest research on heart disease and stroke is filled with crucial data for experts fighting those debilitating problems.
But to...
People who survive cancers are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s – this might be...
Cancer and Alzheimer’s disease are two of the most feared diagnoses in medicine, but they rarely strike the same person. For years, epidemiologists have...