Health & Wellness
Taking depression drugs for years makes quitting harder, study finds
People who take antidepressants for more than two years are much more likely to face withdrawal symptoms when they try to stop, according to...
A surprising new way to detect heart disease with AI
Mammograms are widely known as a tool to detect breast cancer, but a new study shows they may also help doctors find early signs...
Common painkiller drug in pregnancy linked to autism and ADHD
Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used pain and fever medications during pregnancy.
Known by the brand name Tylenol® in the United States and...
Scientists discover a hidden cause of heart and kidney diseases
Heart disease has long been one of the biggest health problems in the world.
It is often called a silent enemy because it develops quietly...
A simple mineral mix in water may help lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of the biggest health problems around the world. It is a leading cause of early death that could often...
Gut bacteria may trigger rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is a painful disease that causes swelling and stiffness in the joints.
It’s an autoimmune condition, which means the body’s immune...
Why many people stop taking their diabetes drugs
Many people with type 2 diabetes take a drug called metformin to help control their blood sugar levels.
But for most patients, metformin alone isn’t...
Coffee waste may help prevent Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s affect millions of people in the United States.
These conditions not only impact daily life but also...
Could common blood pressure drugs harm your eyes?
A new study has raised concerns that a popular type of blood pressure medicine may increase the risk of glaucoma, a serious eye disease...
New cholesterol-lowering drug can prevent heart disease like statins
Cholesterol is a necessary part of the human body, but too much of it can be dangerous.
High levels of cholesterol, especially LDL or “bad”...
These blood pressure drugs linked to higher suicide risk
A new study led by Muhammad Mamdani from St. Michael’s Hospital and published in JAMA Network Open has raised concerns about a possible connection...
Alzheimer’s drug may offer new hope in treating obesity
A groundbreaking study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has revealed that a drug originally developed for brain conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and schizophrenia may...
Broken heart syndrome still carries high death risk, study finds
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, often called broken heart syndrome, continues to carry a high risk of death and complications, with no signs of improvement between 2016...
What you eat may affect your pelvic health, study finds
Many women begin to experience pelvic floor problems as they approach menopause.
These problems include issues like leaking urine when coughing or exercising, sudden strong...
Study finds a new way to treat vision loss
For people with macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel), a rare eye disease that slowly takes away central vision, there has never been an approved...
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Brain Health
Sugary snacks and soda may raise dementia risk
Do you enjoy soft drinks, chips, cookies, or frozen meals?
A new study suggests that eating large amounts of these ultra-processed foods may increase your...
Coffee waste may help prevent Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s affect millions of people in the United States.
These conditions not only impact daily life but also...
Alzheimer’s drug may offer new hope in treating obesity
A groundbreaking study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has revealed that a drug originally developed for brain conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and schizophrenia may...
Could low lithium be the root cause of Alzheimer’s disease?
Scientists have long wondered what causes Alzheimer’s disease to begin, and why some people with early brain changes never develop full-blown dementia.
Now, researchers at...
Blood pressure drugs may help lower dementia risk
A new study brings hopeful news: taking blood pressure medications might help reduce the risk of dementia in older adults who have high blood...