Health & Wellness
Simple walking habit after surgery may strongly improve recovery, study finds
Recovering from surgery can be difficult for many patients. Some people heal quickly and return home within a few days, while others experience pain,...
New brain stimulation could help treat Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a serious brain disorder that slowly affects movement over time. Millions of people around the world live with this condition.
It can...
Most weight lost with popular obesity drugs comes from fat, not muscle
Obesity affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is now considered one of the biggest public health problems of modern times.
Carrying too much...
New therapy could help doctors fight deadly blood cancers
Aggressive blood cancers such as acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome remain among the hardest cancers to treat successfully.
These diseases affect the bone marrow,...
Your body’s ‘true age’ may reveal hidden dementia risk
A person’s real risk of dementia may depend not only on how old they are, but also on how old their body appears biologically.
That...
15 minutes of this ancient Chinese exercise could lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure affects billions of people worldwide and remains one of the leading causes of heart disease and stroke.
Many patients rely on medication...
Doctors warn about early heart failure signs many people ignore
Heart failure is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people around the world. Despite its frightening name, heart failure does not mean...
Tiny change in the pancreas could be an early warning sign of deadly cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers in the world. Doctors often call it a “silent” disease because many people do not...
Eating breakfast later could be a warning sign of early death
As people grow older, many parts of daily life begin to change. Sleep patterns may shift, energy levels may become lower, and eating habits...
Study finds the cause of plaque buildup in blood vessels
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death around the world, and coronary artery disease is one of the most common and...
These quiet signs could mean kidney failure in older adults
Kidney disease is a serious health condition that affects millions of people around the world, especially older adults.
One of the biggest dangers is that...
Can vitamin D2 supplements affect your body negatively?
Millions of people around the world take vitamin D supplements to support their health.
Many hope these supplements will strengthen their bones, improve their immune...
Dizziness could be an early warning sign of this disease
Many people have felt dizzy at some point in their lives. Some people feel lightheaded when they stand up too quickly, while others may...
This diabetes drug linked to serious eye damage risk
Ozempic has become one of the world’s most talked-about medications in recent years. The drug is widely used to help people with type 2...
This blood pressure range may help older people live longer
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems affecting older adults around the world. Millions of people over the age of...
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Brain Health
Ultra-sensitive test could improve diagnosis of this dementia
Dementia affects tens of millions of people around the world and is becoming more common as life expectancy increases.
The condition causes a gradual decline...
Your body’s ‘true age’ may reveal hidden dementia risk
A person’s real risk of dementia may depend not only on how old they are, but also on how old their body appears biologically.
That...
Some dementia cases may actually be curable brain conditions
A recent study from Cedars-Sinai has revealed a surprising discovery that could change the lives of some people diagnosed with a severe form of...
Simple blood test may predict dementia risk years earlier
Scientists have long known that growing older is one of the biggest risk factors for dementia. However, not everyone ages in the same way.
Some...
Reading, music, and museums may help slow aging
Many people already know that exercise, healthy eating, and good sleep can help them stay healthier as they grow older.
But scientists are now finding...