Health & Wellness
Cannabis-based drugs show no clear relief for nerve pain
Many people living with chronic nerve pain, also known as neuropathic pain, are searching for better ways to manage their symptoms.
Traditional medications often don't...
This one gene may be key cause of most Alzheimer’s cases
Scientists at University College London have uncovered new evidence suggesting that a single gene, called APOE, may be the key factor behind most Alzheimer’s...
New heart treatment can heal hidden cholesterol damage inside cells
A global team of scientists has made an exciting discovery that could change how we treat heart disease.
They found that cholesterol doesn’t just clog...
Older people may have unique blood pressure trend before death
As we grow older, many people know that blood pressure tends to go up from childhood through middle age. But what happens to our...
Can popular sleep drugs increase your dementia risk?
A new study from the University of California, San Francisco, has found that older adults who often use sleep medications might have a higher...
Too much or too little thyroid drug could raise heart death risk
Levothyroxine is a man-made thyroid hormone that helps people whose bodies do not make enough of this hormone naturally. It is one of the...
How room temperature can affect your dementia risk
Did you know that the temperature inside your home could affect how well your brain works as you age?
A study from Harvard Medical School...
Common blood pressure drugs may raise risk of heart failure
A new study from Penn State and other research teams has found that some common drugs used to treat high blood pressure might not...
Popular vitamin supplement may help cancer spread
supplement to improve their heart, brain, and metabolism. It’s also believed to boost energy and help people feel healthier overall.
But a recent study from...
Scientists find how to reverse type 2 diabetes
Our bodies need energy to function, and that energy comes from tiny structures inside our cells called mitochondria.
These are often called the “powerhouses” of...
Your eyes may reveal hidden heart disease and blood pressure risk
Our eyes don’t just help us see the world—they might also help us understand our heart health. A new study from St. George’s University...
New CT scan could help cure high blood pressure
Scientists have created a new type of CT scan that can find tiny nodules in the adrenal glands—small glands located above the kidneys.
These nodules...
Study finds the real key cause of gout
Gout is a very painful condition that affects millions of people around the world. It’s a type of arthritis that happens when there is...
How marijuana may affect your DNA—and your health
Marijuana is becoming more common in the United States as more states make it legal.
In 2019, about 48 million Americans said they used marijuana,...
Why some heavy drinkers get liver disease, others don’t
Many people enjoy alcohol regularly, but not everyone who drinks a lot ends up with serious liver problems.
A new study from Keck Medicine of...
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This one gene may be key cause of most Alzheimer’s cases
Scientists at University College London have uncovered new evidence suggesting that a single gene, called APOE, may be the key factor behind most Alzheimer’s...
Can popular sleep drugs increase your dementia risk?
A new study from the University of California, San Francisco, has found that older adults who often use sleep medications might have a higher...
How room temperature can affect your dementia risk
Did you know that the temperature inside your home could affect how well your brain works as you age?
A study from Harvard Medical School...
Your gut microbiome may predict your Alzheimer’s risk
A major new review has found growing evidence that problems in the gut may be linked to memory loss and brain diseases like Alzheimer’s.
The...