Health & Wellness
AI could detect more breast cancers, study finds
Breast cancer screening is one of the most important tools doctors have for finding cancer early, when treatment is more likely to succeed.
In the...
A gut bacterium may help build muscle strength, study suggests
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in the human gut may influence far more than digestion.
A new study has found that...
Ginkgo biloba may help some people with dementia, but evidence is mixed
Ginkgo biloba is one of the most widely used herbal supplements in the world. For many years, it has been marketed as a natural...
Why a popular anti-aging compound may also fuel cancer
Scientists have long been fascinated by tiny molecules called polyamines. These molecules exist in every living cell, from simple bacteria to human beings. They...
Common dementia drug may increase stroke risk
A large new study from the United Kingdom has raised fresh concerns about a drug often used to calm severe agitation in people with...
Simple blood test may predict dementia risk up to 25 years before symptoms appear
Dementia is one of the biggest health challenges facing aging populations around the world. Millions of people develop memory loss and thinking problems as...
Popular weight-loss drug Wegovy may increase risk of “eye stroke,” study warns
Drugs based on semaglutide have become some of the most talked-about medicines in recent years. These drugs belong to a class called GLP-1 receptor...
New vaccine could block opioids from reaching the brain, preventing addiction
Researchers at Virginia Tech are developing a new type of vaccine that could help prevent the harmful and addictive effects of opioids. The goal...
Blood clot protein may help pancreatic cancer grow, new study finds
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of cancer. It is often diagnosed at a late stage, when the disease...
These drugs may be quietly raising your blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health conditions in the world. It happens when the force of blood...
More than half of Americans now live with brain or nerve disorders
Diseases that affect the brain and nervous system are far more common than many people realize. A new large study has found that more...
10 everyday foods that naturally helps lower blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems around the world. It can quietly damage the body for...
Why kidney disease can make your skin itch
When people think about kidney disease, they usually imagine problems with cleaning the blood, removing extra water from the body, or keeping minerals at...
Popular fiber supplement may harm your immune functions
Inulin is a type of dietary fiber that many people consume every day without even realizing it. It naturally occurs in foods such as...
What causes high systolic blood pressure?
High systolic blood pressure, often simply called high blood pressure or hypertension, is a very common health problem around the world. Many people live...
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Brain Health
Cannabis may distort memories and disrupt daily thinking, study finds
Cannabis is widely used in many parts of the world, especially as laws change and the drug becomes more accessible.
Many people know that cannabis...
Ginkgo biloba may help some people with dementia, but evidence is mixed
Ginkgo biloba is one of the most widely used herbal supplements in the world. For many years, it has been marketed as a natural...
Common dementia drug may increase stroke risk
A large new study from the United Kingdom has raised fresh concerns about a drug often used to calm severe agitation in people with...
Simple blood test may predict dementia risk up to 25 years before symptoms appear
Dementia is one of the biggest health challenges facing aging populations around the world. Millions of people develop memory loss and thinking problems as...
More than half of Americans now live with brain or nerve disorders
Diseases that affect the brain and nervous system are far more common than many people realize. A new large study has found that more...