Health & Wellness
One Psilocybin Dose May Reshape the Brain for a Month
Researchers have discovered that one carefully controlled dose of psilocybin may do more than create a temporary psychedelic experience.
The study suggests it may trigger...
Why Your Morning Meal Could Be One of the Best Defenses Against Cancer
Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day, but many people either skip it or choose foods that are high in...
New Review Challenges the Myth That Weight Regain Ruins Your Metabolism
People trying to lose weight often hear warnings about yo-yo dieting.
The common belief is that repeatedly losing and regaining weight permanently harms the body,...
New Promising Drug May Stop Prostate Cancer Spread
Scientists have created a new experimental antibody that may stop one of the deadliest features of prostate cancer—the ability to spread to other organs.
Prostate...
Popular Fiber Supplement May Not Be Suitable for Fatty Liver Disease
Fatty liver disease affects millions of people and is becoming more common as rates of obesity and diabetes continue to rise.
Many people have no...
One-Hour Clock Change May Affect Your Eye Disease Risk
Most people think of daylight saving time as a minor inconvenience that causes temporary tiredness.
However, new research suggests that moving the clocks forward or...
The Biggest Myths About High Blood Pressure That Could Harm Your Health
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health conditions around the world.
Millions of people have it, but many do...
These Everyday Foods Could Be Putting Your Kidneys Under Pressure
Your kidneys work around the clock to keep your body healthy.
These two bean-shaped organs remove waste from the blood, balance body fluids, help control...
Vitamin D May Slow Biological Aging by Protecting Cells
Scientists have been searching for simple ways to help people stay healthier as they grow older.
A major study from the United States now suggests...
Weight-Loss Surgery May Protect the Heart Even When Diabetes Remains
Metabolic surgery, also known as bariatric or weight-loss surgery, has become an important treatment for people living with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Although the...
These Amazing Sea Divers May Hold the Secret to Better Blood Pressure
The human body can adapt to remarkable environments, but few examples are as impressive as the Haenyeo of South Korea.
These women have spent generations...
These Early Liver Failure Signs Could Save Your Life
The liver is one of the hardest-working organs in the body.
It quietly performs hundreds of important jobs every day, including removing harmful substances from...
The Hidden Reasons Your Thyroid May Stop Working Properly
The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland at the front of the neck, but it has a very important job.
It produces hormones that help...
New Injection Slashes Blood Fat Levels, Study Finds
People with high triglycerides may soon have a new treatment option after researchers reported impressive results from a large international clinical trial.
Triglycerides are a...
Lower Blood Pressure Naturally: Everyday Habits That Can Protect Your Heart
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people around the world, especially adults over the age of 50. It often develops...
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Brain Health
Could This Overlooked Nutrient Help Protect Your Brain from Alzheimer’s?
Choline is an essential nutrient that many people know very little about, even though it is needed for good health.
It helps build healthy cells,...
Scientists Discover a Brain Change That May Predict Dementia Years Before Symptoms
Dementia affects more than 57 million people around the world and is one of the biggest health challenges of an ageing population.
It causes a...
Mini Brains May Help Choose Better Alzheimer’s Treatments
Finding the right medicine for Alzheimer's disease is often a process of trial and error. Many patients receive drugs to manage depression, anxiety, or...
Could Years of Heading the Ball Increase Dementia Risk?
Football is one of the world's most popular sports and brings many health, fitness, and social benefits.
However, scientists are becoming increasingly concerned about the...
Why Dementia Prevention May Need a Different Plan in Every Country
Dementia affects millions of families around the world and is becoming more common as people live longer. The condition slowly damages memory, thinking and...