Health & Wellness
Lifelong mental stimulation could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s, study finds
Keeping the brain active from an early age may help protect memory and brain connections later in life, even in the presence of Alzheimer’s...
Scientists identify key protein behind pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is a rare but life-threatening condition in which blood pressure rises dangerously in the arteries of the lungs.
If left untreated, it can...
Long COVID could trigger brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s, study suggests
A new study suggests that Long COVID may cause changes in the brain that resemble early processes seen in Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers found that people...
Vitamin D: What you need to know, from when to take it to how...
When the days shorten and the sun sinks low in the sky, that familiar winter slump sets in. There's a fundamental reason for this...
Carrots is a sweet spot for diabetes management
When it comes to managing diabetes, the foods you choose to eat play a crucial role. It's like walking a tightrope; you need to...
Why many people stick with Ozempic for weight loss—even when it makes them nauseous
A new study suggests that people taking semaglutide for weight loss, including the brand Ozempic, are often willing to tolerate unpleasant side effects if...
Scientists invent “smart underwear” that tracks your farts 24/7
Talking about flatulence may feel awkward, but scientists say it could reveal important clues about gut health.
Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed...
Body weight and inflammation could shape your brain health after 50, study finds
As we grow older, many changes take place in the body. One of them is a slow rise in inflammation.
This ongoing, low-level inflammation—sometimes called...
Even one drink a day may strongly raise mouth cancer risk
Mouth cancer has become a major public health problem in India, and new research suggests that alcohol plays a much bigger role than many...
Muscles may hold the key to protecting the brain from Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is a heartbreaking condition that causes memory loss and thinking problems.
There is no cure yet, and millions of people around the world...
Deaths of despair were rising long before opioids
A new study suggests that a drop in church attendance among white, middle-aged Americans without college degrees may be partly responsible for the rise...
Low vitamin D could be fueling hidden inflammation
Inflammation is the body’s natural way of healing. When you get a cut, sprain your ankle, or catch a cold, your body uses inflammation...
Why your headaches might be linked to blood sugar—and your genes
Have you ever had a bad headache or migraine and wondered why it happens so often?
Scientists now believe that the answer might be in...
A mother’s diet may shape a child’s liver health for life
Fatty liver disease is becoming increasingly common in both adults and children, and scientists are trying to understand why some people develop it so...
Scientists discover a powerful nerve that slows heart aging
Keeping the heart healthy as we age is one of the biggest challenges in modern medicine. Heart disease remains a leading cause of illness...
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Brain Health
Drinking coffee may cut dementia risk by up to 50%, study finds
Scientists from Niigata University and other institutions have found that higher coffee and caffeine intake may be linked to a reduced risk of dementia.
Dementia...
Choline deficiency linked to Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
Choline, an essential nutrient produced by the liver in small quantities and found in foods such as eggs, broccoli, beans, meat, and poultry, plays...
Lifelong mental stimulation could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s, study finds
Keeping the brain active from an early age may help protect memory and brain connections later in life, even in the presence of Alzheimer’s...
Long COVID could trigger brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s, study suggests
A new study suggests that Long COVID may cause changes in the brain that resemble early processes seen in Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers found that people...
Body weight and inflammation could shape your brain health after 50, study finds
As we grow older, many changes take place in the body. One of them is a slow rise in inflammation.
This ongoing, low-level inflammation—sometimes called...