Health & Wellness
This diabetes drug may help older people stay strong after illness and surgery
A common diabetes medicine that has been used for many years may soon have a surprising new purpose.
Scientists now believe that Metformin, a low-cost...
Doctors warn these high blood pressure signs could mean a life-threatening emergency
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world, yet many people do not realize how dangerous it can...
Common constipation drug may help protect damaged kidneys
Chronic kidney disease is a serious long-term illness that affects millions of people around the world. Doctors often call it CKD.
The condition develops when...
Common blood thinner drugs may protect the heart better than aspirin
For many years, aspirin has been one of the most common medicines used to protect people with heart disease from dangerous events such as...
Scientists discover a hidden cause of tiny brain bleeds linked to aging and dementia
Scientists from the University of California, Irvine, have made an important discovery that could change how doctors understand brain damage linked to aging, stroke,...
Why your blood pressure numbers keep changing at the doctor’s office
Many people have experienced this situation before. You visit the doctor, sit down for a blood pressure test, and the numbers seem much higher...
Scientists find a new cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. It slowly damages memory, thinking ability, and daily functioning, mostly in...
You can improve balance with simple 10-minute floor exercise
Exercise is often associated with running, lifting weights, gym classes, or intense workouts that leave people sweating and exhausted.
But new research suggests that improving...
What travelers should know about the rare hantavirus outbreak
A rare hantavirus outbreak connected to the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius has raised international concern after several passengers became seriously ill and at...
Eating out may be quietly driving the global obesity crisis
A major new international study has found that eating meals prepared outside the home is strongly linked to weight gain and obesity across the...
Many people with cannabis problems also struggle with depression
As cannabis use becomes more common around the world, scientists are trying to better understand how the drug affects mental health.
While some people believe...
Cranberry juice may help antibiotics fight urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Urinary tract infections, often called UTIs, are among the most common infections in the world. Every year, more than 400 million people experience these...
Singapore experts reassure public over tuberculosis clusters and rare hantavirus cases
Two recent infectious disease stories have attracted global attention: a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean and several linked...
Fish oil supplements may increase cognitive decline in older people
Fish oil and omega-3 supplements are among the most commonly used health products in the world. Many older adults take these capsules every day...
New nasal spray may protect the brain during a stroke
Scientists from the University of Hong Kong have developed a new nasal spray that could dramatically change how strokes are treated in the future.
The...
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Brain Health
Scientists discover a hidden cause of tiny brain bleeds linked to aging and dementia
Scientists from the University of California, Irvine, have made an important discovery that could change how doctors understand brain damage linked to aging, stroke,...
Scientists find a new cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. It slowly damages memory, thinking ability, and daily functioning, mostly in...
Fish oil supplements may increase cognitive decline in older people
Fish oil and omega-3 supplements are among the most commonly used health products in the world. Many older adults take these capsules every day...
New nasal spray may protect the brain during a stroke
Scientists from the University of Hong Kong have developed a new nasal spray that could dramatically change how strokes are treated in the future.
The...
Hidden cause of common stroke that current drugs may miss
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability around the world. Every year, millions of people suffer strokes that can...