Health & Wellness
Could a Popular Weight-Loss Drug Also Protect Bones?
Weight-loss medicines have transformed the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Among these medications, semaglutide has attracted enormous attention because it helps many...
Three Genes That May Connect Autism, ADHD, Schizophrenia, and Other Brain Disorders
For many years, scientists have studied mental health and brain development disorders one by one.
Conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar...
Ingredients in Packaged Foods May Increase Heart Disease Risk
Modern life has made packaged and ready-to-eat foods a normal part of everyday eating.
Many people rely on convenience foods because they save time and...
A Tiny Sensor Could Control Blood Sugar Better in Type 2 Diabetes
For decades, managing type 2 diabetes has relied heavily on medications, healthy eating, exercise, and regular blood sugar testing.
While these strategies remain essential, many...
Anxiety in men can appear in unexpected ways
Anxiety is a universal feeling, something anyone can experience at any age.
But anxiety is different for adult men, psychologists who study men’s mental health...
After Cardiac Arrest, She’s Moving Forward Thanks to Granddaughter’s CPR
After a dinner together at their Virginia home, Elizabeth Jackson and her daughter’s family went to the living room and settled in to watch...
These Genes Could Nearly Double the Risk of Dangerous Blood Clots
Scientists in Sweden have identified three genetic changes that can greatly increase a person's risk of developing blood clots in the legs, a condition...
Popular Blood Pressure Drug May Increase Risk of Dangerous Side Effects
Millions of people around the world live with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
When blood pressure stays too high for many years, it...
Could an Eye Disease Be an Early Warning Sign of Alzheimer’s?
A new study from Taichung Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan has found that people with a particular type of eye disease may have a...
Marijuana Use Is Linked to Changes in Human DNA
Marijuana, also known as cannabis, has become increasingly popular in the United States and many other parts of the world. As laws have changed,...
Why Blood Pressure Readings May Be Wrong for Millions of People
Blood pressure is one of the most commonly measured signs of health. Almost everyone has had their blood pressure checked at a doctor's office,...
Tomatoes and Other Red Fruits May Lower Risk of Gum Disease
Gum disease is one of the most common health problems affecting older adults. It can cause swollen and bleeding gums, bad breath, loose teeth,...
Diabetes May Nearly Quadruple the Risk of Frozen Shoulder
Have you ever had shoulder pain that slowly became so severe that it was difficult to lift your arm, get dressed, or even reach...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Raise Heart Failure Risk for Women After a Heart...
A large new study from the University of Bologna has raised questions about a commonly used group of blood pressure medicines called beta-blockers.
These medicines...
New Pill Could Bring Safer Relief for Chronic Nerve Pain
Chronic nerve pain can be one of the most difficult types of pain to live with. Many people describe it as a constant burning,...
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Brain Health
Common Drugs May Cool the Body and Protect the Brain after A Stroke
Our bodies work hard to keep everything in balance. Body temperature, fluid levels, and many chemical processes are carefully controlled so our organs can...
Shingles Shot Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Older People
Scientists have spent decades trying to understand why some people develop dementia while others remain mentally sharp into very old age.
Although age and genetics...
Could an Eye Disease Be an Early Warning Sign of Alzheimer’s?
A new study from Taichung Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan has found that people with a particular type of eye disease may have a...
How Sleep and AQP4 Gene Variants May Shape Early Alzheimer’s Brain Change
Scientists have long known that getting enough sleep is important for brain health. Poor sleep has been linked to problems with memory, concentration, and...
Common Arthritis Supplement Linked to Faster Alzheimer’s Development
For many older adults, glucosamine is a familiar name. The supplement is widely advertised as a way to support joint health and ease pain...