Health & Wellness
Study finds a surprising new cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is known for causing serious problems in the brain, such as memory loss, confusion, and difficulty thinking clearly.
One of the main things...
Sugar-free sweetener can still harm your liver
Many people try to avoid sugar for health reasons. They may choose sugar-free foods that contain sweeteners like aspartame (found in Equal), sucralose (Splenda),...
Night shifts and jet lag may increase breast cancer risk
Working late at night, flying across time zones often, or keeping an irregular sleep schedule may do more than just leave you tired—it might...
New blood test helps prevent kidney disease in diabetes
A new study in Australia has shown that a blood test called PromarkerD can help doctors make better treatment decisions for people with type...
This Brazilian plant can treat inflammation and arthritis
A new study from Brazil has shown that a coastal plant called Joseph’s Coat (Alternanthera littoralis) may help reduce inflammation, ease pain, and protect...
Colon stiffness may signal early-onset colorectal cancer
Scientists from UT Southwestern Medical Center and the University of Texas at Dallas have found a possible reason why more younger adults are developing...
Study finds a new way to fight heart disease
For many years, doctors have worked hard to fight heart disease by helping people control diabetes, lower blood pressure, and reduce cholesterol.
Medicines like aspirin...
This blood pressure drug may help you live longer
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have made a surprising discovery. A common medicine used for high blood pressure, called rilmenidine, may help slow...
Study shows big cause of Parkinson’s and dementia
Millions of people in the United States are affected by Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
These are both serious brain conditions that cause...
Study finds big cause of major types of cancer
Cancer is a disease that starts when changes, or mutations, happen in our DNA. These changes can cause cells to grow out of control.
A...
Which blood pressure drug is safer? Study reveals a clear winner
A large study lasting 17 years and involving more than 730,000 people has brought new information about two common blood pressure drugs—chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide.
These...
High dose of this vitamin linked to vision loss, doctors warn
Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is a common vitamin used to lower cholesterol and improve heart health. It’s also used to manage high...
Why many older people secretly quit cholesterol drug statins
Statins are medicines that doctors often give to people to help lower their cholesterol.
They are well-known for helping prevent heart disease, and many studies...
This health issue can be a warning sign of pancreatic cancer
Doctors at Boston Medical Center have found a surprising link between gallstones and a deadly type of pancreatic cancer called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).
This...
Can vitamin D slow down the brain in older people?
Most people know that vitamin D is important for keeping our bones healthy and strong. We usually get this vitamin from sunlight, certain foods...
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Brain Health
Could full-fat cheese and cream help prevent dementia?
For many years, people have been told to avoid full-fat dairy foods like cheese and cream because they contain a lot of saturated fat.
These...
Study finds a surprising new cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is known for causing serious problems in the brain, such as memory loss, confusion, and difficulty thinking clearly.
One of the main things...
Study shows big cause of Parkinson’s and dementia
Millions of people in the United States are affected by Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
These are both serious brain conditions that cause...
Could a common nutrient help prevent Alzheimer’s disease?
Choline is a very important nutrient that many people don’t know much about. Our liver makes a little bit of it, but most of...
Hormone therapy does not affect dementia risk in older women, study finds
A new large study has found that hormone therapy used during menopause does not increase or decrease the risk of dementia in women.
This research,...