Health & Wellness
Hidden Heart ‘Detours’ May Show Which Patients Can Avoid Risky Surgery
When doctors discover that one of the heart’s major arteries is completely blocked, it often sounds like very bad news.
Coronary arteries supply oxygen-rich blood...
New $10 spectrometer chip could turn smartwatches into health monitors
Researchers at the University of Cambridge and startup company GlitterinTech have developed a tiny, low-cost device that could bring powerful chemical sensing capabilities to...
Can Fish Oil or Olive Oil Boost Pancreatic Cancer Growth?
When people think about healthy eating, fat often becomes a confusing topic. For decades, many health experts focused on reducing overall fat intake.
More recently,...
Drug Combo Cuts Risk of Prostate Cancer Growth by More Than Half
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men worldwide. While many cases grow slowly and can be treated successfully, some forms...
This Drug Delayed Rheumatoid Arthritis for Years After Treatment Ended
Doctors have traditionally treated rheumatoid arthritis only after the disease becomes obvious.
By the time most patients receive a diagnosis, joint damage may already be...
New Smart Bandage Could Help Prevent Diabetic Foot Amputations
Diabetes affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide, and one of its most serious complications is the development of diabetic foot ulcers.
These open wounds...
The tingling in his lip wasn’t from spicy wings. It was a stroke at...
During a lunch break from his job selling shoes, 18-year-old Julian Nelson reached for a chicken wing when he felt a tingling sensation on...
Supplements After 60: What Older People Really Need
Walk through any pharmacy or supermarket today and you will find shelves packed with vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and supplements promising better health, more...
A Postage-Stamp-Sized Device May Treat Heart Rhythm Problems Better
Heart rhythm disorders affect millions of people worldwide. When the heart beats too slowly or irregularly, patients may experience fatigue, dizziness, fainting, or even...
An Overlooked Organ May Hold Secrets to Longer Life
For many years, scientists believed that the thymus was mainly important during childhood. This small organ, located in the upper chest behind the breastbone,...
Weight-Loss Drugs May Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure and obesity are two of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. Both conditions are extremely common and often occur...
Muscle-Building Steroids May Trigger Dangerous Heart Rhythm Problems
Many people use anabolic steroids to build muscle and improve their physical appearance. These drugs are especially popular among bodybuilders, athletes, and some young...
A Simple Salt Swap Could Help Millions Lower High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the United States and around the world.
Often called the “silent killer,” it...
The Hidden Temperature Range That Helps Older People Prevent Dementia
A new study suggests that something as simple as the temperature inside a home may play an important role in how well older adults...
Scientists Discover Why Cholesterol Drug Statins Cause Muscle Pain
Statins are among the most widely used medicines in the world. For decades, doctors have prescribed them to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the...
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The tingling in his lip wasn’t from spicy wings. It was a stroke at...
During a lunch break from his job selling shoes, 18-year-old Julian Nelson reached for a chicken wing when he felt a tingling sensation on...
The Hidden Temperature Range That Helps Older People Prevent Dementia
A new study suggests that something as simple as the temperature inside a home may play an important role in how well older adults...
Scientists Find the Earliest Step That Triggers Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and affects millions of people around the world.
The disease mainly develops in older adults and...
A Hidden Brain Switch May Drive Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting millions of people around the world. It slowly destroys memory, thinking skills, and the...
How Long Can Someone Live with Dementia?
A dementia diagnosis can change life in an instant. Whether the diagnosis is for yourself, a parent, a spouse, or another loved one, it...