Health & Wellness
Meth overdose deaths have exploded everywhere in the U.S.
Once considered mostly a local problem in the western United States, methamphetamine-related overdose deaths have now become a nationwide crisis.
A new study shows that...
Why blood pressure cuffs can give wrong readings
Blood pressure is one of the most common measurements in healthcare, yet the standard method used—cuff-based blood pressure readings—may not be as reliable as...
How one simple heart scan could save your life
A simple heart scan that checks for calcium buildup in the arteries might do more than just help doctors predict heart attacks.
It could also...
A simple blood test may predict lung cancer treatment outcomes
Researchers at the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute have made an exciting discovery that could change how lung cancer is treated.
They found that a...
Too much antibiotics could trigger mood disorders and anxiety
Antibiotics are some of the most commonly used medicines in the world. They are very effective at treating bacterial infections and have saved countless...
How common inflammation drugs could affect your memory function
Steroids are common medicines used to treat inflammation from health problems like asthma, allergies, arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease.
These drugs can be very helpful,...
Study finds a new way to lower blood pressure
High blood pressure is a major health problem around the world. It affects millions of people and increases the risk of heart disease, kidney...
A sweet sugar may be the key to stopping heart disease
Heart disease is one of the top causes of death around the world. In the United States, about one in every four deaths is...
A new way to starve prostate cancer and stop it from growing
Scientists from Indiana University School of Medicine have found a new way to fight prostate cancer. Their discovery may lead to better treatments for...
Red onion skin may help lower blood pressure
A new study from the University of Bonn has found that a natural compound from red onion skin might help lower blood pressure in...
How to boost bone density naturally when you get older
Having strong bones is important if you want to stay active and independent as you get older. But as we age, our bones can...
Why smoking weed could be risky for people with high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a very common health problem around the world. It happens when the force of blood pressing against the walls of...
Blood pressure drugs may boost the brain’s natural pain relief system
Scientists at the University of Minnesota have found something surprising about common blood pressure medicines.
These drugs, which are usually used to help the heart...
Why non-smokers can get lung cancer
When people think about lung cancer, they usually think about smoking. But many people who have never smoked still get lung cancer.
In fact, research...
Eating later may be a warning sign of diabetes in older people
when they eat.
A new study led by Mass General Brigham and other researchers has found that changes in the timing of meals could be...
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Brain Health
How poor oral health may increase dementia risk
Poor oral health may increase the risk of dementia through both biological and social mechanisms, according to researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo.
In...
How common inflammation drugs could affect your memory function
Steroids are common medicines used to treat inflammation from health problems like asthma, allergies, arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease.
These drugs can be very helpful,...
Brain bleeds may double risk of dementia, study finds
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have found that people who suffer from a brain bleed are twice as likely to develop dementia later in...
Too much thyroid hormone may raise memory loss in older people
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that having too much thyroid hormone in the body—called thyrotoxicosis—may increase the risk of memory...
Lowering blood pressure below 120 may prevent more heart attacks and strokes
A new study has found that lowering the top number in your blood pressure reading—called systolic blood pressure—to less than 120 mm Hg can...