Health & Wellness
Weight-Loss Success May Come at the Cost of Weaker Bones
Obesity has become one of the world's biggest health challenges. Carrying too much body fat increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease,...
New Oral Drug May Help Treat Type 2 Diabetes
Managing type 2 diabetes often becomes more difficult over time. Many people begin with lifestyle changes and metformin but later need additional medicines or...
Scientists Discover Why Some Brains Resist Alzheimer’s
Scientists have spent decades trying to understand why Alzheimer's disease affects people so differently.
Two people can have very similar brain changes, yet one develops...
A 2-Minute Walk Every 20 Minutes Could Help Lower Blood Sugar
A simple habit during the workday could make a big difference to your health, according to researchers from the University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka.
Their...
Could Tire Pollution Increase Your Alzheimer’s Disease Risk?
Could tiny particles from car tires affect the human brain? A new study suggests they might, although much more research is needed before scientists...
Fish Oil Supplements May Not Protect the Brain as Many People Hope
Fish oil supplements are among the most popular health products in the world. Every year, people spend billions of dollars hoping these capsules will...
New Daily Weight-Loss Pill May Outperform Existing Drugs
A new clinical trial suggests that a daily weight-loss pill called orforglipron may become an important new treatment for people with type 2 diabetes.
The...
Dementia May Affect Work Performance 15 Years Before Diagnosis
A new study published in Neurology suggests that the effects of early-onset dementia may begin many years before a doctor makes the diagnosis.
Researchers from...
This Sport Supplement May Help Fight Cancer
Creatine is best known as a sports supplement used by athletes to improve strength, muscle power, and exercise performance.
However, a new study from the...
Lack of This Nutrient Could Harm Your Brain, Heart, and Liver
Choline is an essential nutrient that the body needs every day to stay healthy. Although the liver can make a small amount, it is...
Why a Mini-Stroke May Save Your Life
A mini-stroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), is a serious medical warning that should never be ignored.
Although the symptoms usually disappear...
These Everyday Foods Could Silently Raise Your Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with it, and...
One New Pill Could Help Both Heart Failure and Sleep Apnea
A team of researchers from the University of Auckland is studying a promising new medicine that may one day help people living with both...
Scientists Uncover a Hidden Cause of Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common brain disorders affecting older adults. Millions of people around the world live with the condition, and...
Scientists Uncover Hidden Healing Compounds in Cannabis Leaves
A team of scientists from Stellenbosch University has made a surprising discovery that could change how people think about Cannabis leaves.
While much of the...
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Brain Health
Video Games Offer Surprising Your Memory and Cognitive Functions
Video games are often blamed for wasting time or harming attention, but scientists have been studying this question for many years and the answer...
Scientists Discover Why Some Brains Resist Alzheimer’s
Scientists have spent decades trying to understand why Alzheimer's disease affects people so differently.
Two people can have very similar brain changes, yet one develops...
Could Tire Pollution Increase Your Alzheimer’s Disease Risk?
Could tiny particles from car tires affect the human brain? A new study suggests they might, although much more research is needed before scientists...
Dementia May Affect Work Performance 15 Years Before Diagnosis
A new study published in Neurology suggests that the effects of early-onset dementia may begin many years before a doctor makes the diagnosis.
Researchers from...
Why a Mini-Stroke May Save Your Life
A mini-stroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), is a serious medical warning that should never be ignored.
Although the symptoms usually disappear...