Health & Wellness
AI can spot missed Alzheimer’s diagnoses in medical records
Researchers at UCLA have created a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that may help find people with undiagnosed Alzheimer’s disease by looking at their...
Too much coffee may harm people with severe high blood pressure
A new study has found that drinking two or more cups of coffee a day may double the risk of dying from heart disease...
Why kidney disease often leads to heart problems
People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often have a higher risk of heart problems. CKD happens when the kidneys slowly stop working properly and...
This blood pressure number critical to stroke prevention, study finds
A new study from the University of Miami has revealed an important link between blood pressure and brain health, especially for people over 50.
The...
New test may detect Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia before symptoms start
Lewy body disease may not be a well-known condition, but it causes two serious brain disorders—Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
These illnesses affect a...
These common drugs may harm your brain more than you think
Many people take common medications for allergies, depression, high blood pressure, or colds without thinking twice. These drugs are called anticholinergic drugs.
They’re found in...
Taking blood pressure pills at night can save lives, study finds
A new study from the University of Vigo in Spain has found that the time you take your blood pressure medicine can make a...
New diabetes drug helps protect kidneys and the heart
People with type 2 diabetes often face many health problems, especially when their kidneys are also affected.
These individuals are more likely to suffer from...
Shocking new cause of stroke discovered by scientists
In a surprising discovery, scientists from the University of California, Irvine, have found a brand-new reason why brain bleeds happen.
This finding goes against what...
Popular blood pressure drug may be harming your eyes, study warns
Many people take medicine every day to lower their blood pressure and protect their heart.
But a new study suggests that one common type of...
New drug may help stop Alzheimer’s at its root
Most research on Alzheimer’s disease has focused on the buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain.
But a new study from Yale School of Medicine...
Smart bandage uses AI to speed up wound healing
Engineers at the University of California, Santa Cruz have developed a new smart bandage called “a-Heal” that may change how we treat wounds.
This wireless...
A routine shingles vaccine helps protect against dementia
A new study led by Stanford Medicine has found a surprising link between the shingles vaccine and a lower risk of dementia.
The research, published...
Common supplement can fight Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that gets worse over time and is one of the main causes of dementia around the world.
It...
Gut molecule from food shows incredible anti-diabetes power
Scientists from several countries have found that a natural compound made by gut bacteria may help protect the body against type 2 diabetes.
This compound...
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Brain Health
AI can spot missed Alzheimer’s diagnoses in medical records
Researchers at UCLA have created a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that may help find people with undiagnosed Alzheimer’s disease by looking at their...
This blood pressure number critical to stroke prevention, study finds
A new study from the University of Miami has revealed an important link between blood pressure and brain health, especially for people over 50.
The...
New test may detect Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia before symptoms start
Lewy body disease may not be a well-known condition, but it causes two serious brain disorders—Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
These illnesses affect a...
Shocking new cause of stroke discovered by scientists
In a surprising discovery, scientists from the University of California, Irvine, have found a brand-new reason why brain bleeds happen.
This finding goes against what...
New drug may help stop Alzheimer’s at its root
Most research on Alzheimer’s disease has focused on the buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain.
But a new study from Yale School of Medicine...