Health & Wellness
This extra virgin olive oil may help lower blood pressure in healthy adults
Scientists from La Trobe University have found that high-polyphenol extra virgin olive oil may help reduce blood pressure in healthy adults.
The study, led by...
A diet to fight diabetic eye damage: the power of rice and fruits
Did you know that the food you eat could impact the health of your eyes, especially if you have diabetes?
Diabetic retinopathy, a condition causing...
Best and worst foods for your blood pressure health
Blood pressure is a vital indicator of overall health.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease.
But...
A very low-carb keto diet may benefit people with diabetes
Scientists from King Saud University have found that a very low-carbohydrate ketogenic (keto) diet may offer short-term benefits for people with type 2 diabetes.
The...
Adding salt to foods at the table linked to high risk of early death
Scientists from Tulane University have found that people who frequently add extra salt to their food at the table have a higher risk of...
How gut bacteria may hold the key to fighting obesity and diabetes
Scientists at Harvard University have discovered a group of tiny chemical compounds, called metabolites, that travel from the intestine to the liver and then...
Your driving habits could show early signs of memory loss
A new study shows that tracking how older adults drive could help doctors find early signs of memory and thinking problems. The study was...
Vitamin B6 products are set to be restricted. Here’s what you need to know
On Tuesday, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announced a raft of changes to how products containing vitamin B6 are packaged and sold.
The TGA decision is based...
Why cholesterol drugs cause muscle pain—and how to fix it
Statins are medications that have saved millions of lives by lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
They’ve become one of...
Simple neck scan could detect heart failure in older men
A new discovery from researchers at University College London has shown that a simple neck scan could help identify older men who are at...
A 10-minute scan can find real cause of tough high blood pressure
Millions of people around the world live with high blood pressure, and treating it effectively can sometimes be tricky.
But scientists at University College London...
This antibody therapy can clear Alzheimer’s plaques
Lecanemab, also known by its brand name Leqembi, is a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that helps remove toxic plaques from the brain and slows...
Scientists find key cause of nerve damage in diabetes
Nerve damage is a painful and common problem for people with diabetes. It causes symptoms like pain, numbness, and difficulty moving.
This condition, known as...
Study finds big cause of plaque buildup in blood vessels
Heart disease is one of the biggest health problems in the world. In the United States, about one out of every four deaths is...
New test can spot a top cause of dementia before symptoms appear
Scientists in Sweden have made a major discovery that could change how we find and treat Lewy body disease, one of the top causes...
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Brain Health
A Mediterranean diet is a simple choice to fight Alzheimer’s disease
Eating a Mediterranean diet, rich in plants and other healthy foods, might help lower the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
This is important because Alzheimer's...
High Vitamin D levels linked to lower dementia risk in people with diabetes
Scientists from Huazhong University of Science and Technology have found that higher levels of vitamin D in the body are associated with a lower...
Your driving habits could show early signs of memory loss
A new study shows that tracking how older adults drive could help doctors find early signs of memory and thinking problems. The study was...
This antibody therapy can clear Alzheimer’s plaques
Lecanemab, also known by its brand name Leqembi, is a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that helps remove toxic plaques from the brain and slows...
New test can spot a top cause of dementia before symptoms appear
Scientists in Sweden have made a major discovery that could change how we find and treat Lewy body disease, one of the top causes...