Health & Wellness
Study warns of 1,000-times-stronger-than-morphine opioids at large events
Major celebrations in New Orleans earlier this year may have been accompanied by a troubling rise in the use of powerful synthetic opioids, according...
Too much sitting in childhood can raise blood pressure, study finds
A new study has found that spending too much time sitting during childhood and teenage years can raise blood pressure as kids grow into...
Hop extract may help reduce belly fat, study finds
A special extract derived from hops — the flowers commonly used to make beer — may help reduce belly fat, according to a recent...
Daily blueberries may help prevent memory decline, study finds
Scientists from the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center and collaborating institutions have found that daily blueberry supplementation may help prevent cognitive decline in...
This skin disease has a hidden link to heart disease
When people hear about psoriasis, they usually think of red, scaly patches on the skin. These patches can be itchy, painful, and embarrassing.
But psoriasis...
Study finds why some older people lose muscle strength quickly
As people get older, many notice they are not as strong as they used to be. This loss of strength is not just a...
Men and women need different drugs to heal after hip fracture
A new international study has explored how different bone-strengthening medications affect people after they suffer a hip fracture.
The study was led by researchers at...
How eating nuts could affect your cognitive ability
Have you ever thought about how what you eat can affect your brain?
It turns out that nuts, those small, crunchy snacks we often enjoy,...
How diets could help lower high blood pressure
Half of all Americans have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, and many don’t even know they have it.
High blood pressure develops when...
Are your medications secretly raising your blood pressure?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common health condition that affects millions of people around the world.
If not treated properly,...
Worse foods to avoid for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is very common in older adults. It can make the heart work too hard, damage blood vessels, and...
This personality trait strongly linked to high blood pressure
High blood pressure is often known as a danger to the heart, but new research shows it might also affect your personality and mental...
Eating fish regularly may lower risk of Parkinson’s disease, studies suggest
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that affects the brain, leading to problems with movement, balance, and coordination.
As the disease progresses, these symptoms can...
DASH diet could significantly reduce breast cancer risk, study finds
Scientists from Tehran University of Medical Sciences report that long-term adherence to the DASH diet is associated with about a 30% lower risk of...
Antioxidants in fruits and vegetables may help protect against bowel inflammation
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects millions of people worldwide. It is a chronic condition that involves inflammation of the digestive system and damage to...
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Brain Health
Scientists discover why some brain cells resist Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have discovered why certain brain cells are better at resisting Alzheimer’s disease, a breakthrough that could open the door to new treatments.
The research,...
Daily blueberries may help prevent memory decline, study finds
Scientists from the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center and collaborating institutions have found that daily blueberry supplementation may help prevent cognitive decline in...
How eating nuts could affect your cognitive ability
Have you ever thought about how what you eat can affect your brain?
It turns out that nuts, those small, crunchy snacks we often enjoy,...
Eating fish regularly may lower risk of Parkinson’s disease, studies suggest
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that affects the brain, leading to problems with movement, balance, and coordination.
As the disease progresses, these symptoms can...
Keto diet could support brain function in dementia, study finds
Scientists from Saint Louis University report that the ketogenic (keto) diet and related supplements may help prevent or treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is...