Health & Wellness

How your wearable devices could help spot depression early

Depression is a serious condition that affects how people feel, think, and live their daily lives. It can cause sadness, tiredness, poor sleep, and...

Cannabis use may increase asthma attack risk

A new study suggests that using cannabis may increase the risk of asthma attacks in young people, even when it is not used every...

Simple test may predict Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear

Scientists are always searching for ways to detect Alzheimer’s disease early, long before memory problems begin. Alzheimer’s is one of the most common forms...

Why obesity can weaken your heart—and how it could be reversed

Obesity is known to increase the risk of many health problems, including heart disease. One condition that is becoming more common is heart failure...

Extreme weather could increase your heart disease risk

Extreme weather events are becoming more common around the world, and scientists are now discovering that these changes may be affecting human health in...

These everyday hobbies could lower dementia risk for decades

A new study has found that simple activities such as meeting friends, playing music, or traveling may help keep the brain healthy and reduce...

A small device could change diabetes care forever

Managing type 2 diabetes is something millions of people deal with every day. It requires constant attention, careful eating, and regular monitoring of blood...

Cannabis may not boost opioid pain relief, study finds

Living with chronic knee pain can make everyday life difficult. Simple tasks like walking, climbing stairs, or even standing for long periods can become...

Which popular treatment is best for long-term back pain?

Chronic low back pain is a condition that affects millions of people and can make everyday life difficult. It can limit movement, reduce the...

Alzheimer’s may affect the body first before harming the brain

Alzheimer’s disease is often described as a condition that slowly damages the brain, leading to memory loss and confusion. Most treatments and research have focused...

Scientists create faster test and smarter treatment for UTIs

Urinary tract infections, often called UTIs, are one of the most common infections in the world. They happen when bacteria enter the urinary system,...

Popular diabetes drug may affect your eye health

A medicine used by millions of people around the world to manage type 2 diabetes is now being closely studied for a possible side...

Scientists find a new cause of common liver disease

Scientists have made an important discovery that could change how we understand a common liver disease. A new study shows that a very small...

How fast can cancer spread without treatment?

Cancer is a disease that happens when abnormal cells begin to grow out of control in the body. These cells do not behave like...

Why this common diabetes drug does more than lower blood sugar

Metformin is one of the most commonly used medicines for people with type 2 diabetes. Doctors around the world have been prescribing it for many...

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Brain Health

Simple test may predict Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear

Scientists are always searching for ways to detect Alzheimer’s disease early, long before memory problems begin. Alzheimer’s is one of the most common forms...

These everyday hobbies could lower dementia risk for decades

A new study has found that simple activities such as meeting friends, playing music, or traveling may help keep the brain healthy and reduce...

Alzheimer’s may affect the body first before harming the brain

Alzheimer’s disease is often described as a condition that slowly damages the brain, leading to memory loss and confusion. Most treatments and research have focused...

Early immune change may signal higher dementia risk

Dementia is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out daily...

Scientists find early dementia signals hidden in the gut

Doctors have long believed that diseases like Alzheimer’s begin in the brain. But a new study is challenging that idea and suggesting something very...