Health & Wellness
Should the lowest-risk prostate cancer still be called cancer? New study sparks debate
A new study suggests that changing the name of the lowest-risk form of prostate cancer could reduce unnecessary treatment, encourage more men to get...
Breast cancer soon after childbirth may be more aggressive, new study suggests
A new study from researchers at UCLA has found that women who are diagnosed with breast cancer within three years after giving birth may...
New AI Provides Treatment Recommendations for Complex Blood Cancers
Choosing the best treatment for blood cancer is often one of the most difficult decisions doctors face. Every patient is different, and modern cancer...
New Cancer Drug May Stop Prostate Cancer From Spreading
A team of researchers has reported an important advance in the search for better treatments for advanced prostate cancer.
Instead of simply shrinking tumors, the...
Which Vegetables Can Protect Your Heart Best?
Many people believe serious diseases only become a concern later in life. However, scientists now know that the foundations of future health are often...
Heavy Drinking During Stressful Years May Reshape the Brain for Decades
Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have discovered that the effects of heavy drinking during stressful times in early adulthood may last much...
Study Finds Why Parkinson’s Disease Affects More Men Than Women
Scientists may have uncovered one reason why Parkinson’s disease affects men more often than women.
New research presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies...
Bright Daylight Could Be the Missing Secret to Better Sleep
Many people think that getting better sleep depends only on what they do before going to bed. They may avoid caffeine, switch off electronic...
A Common Blood Pressure Drug May Carry More Risks Than Expected
A medicine that has been used for many years to treat high blood pressure may have more side effects than doctors once believed.
A large...
Why Some People Never Show Alzheimer’s Symptoms Despite Brain Disease
Many people believe that Alzheimer's disease always causes memory loss and dementia. Surprisingly, this is not always true.
Some older adults have brains that contain...
New Drug Combo Could Treat An ‘Undruggable’ Type of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The most common form is non-small cell lung cancer, or NSCLC, which accounts for...
Some Blood Pressure Medicines May Be Linked to Common Bowel Disease
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It develops when the force of blood pushing against the...
Why Cannabis May Trigger Psychosis in Some People but Not Others
As cannabis becomes legal in more places around the world, questions about its long-term health effects have become increasingly important.
Millions of people use cannabis...
Repairing Damaged DNA Could Help Fight Against Alzheimer’s
A new study suggests that helping brain cells repair their damaged DNA may one day become an effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers from King's...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Raise Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the most serious medical emergencies. It happens when the heart suddenly stops pumping blood effectively, cutting off the...
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Brain Health
Digital therapy reduces anxiety and depression in dementia caregivers
Looking after a family member with dementia can be one of the most rewarding but also one of the most stressful experiences in life.
Many...
Why Some People Never Show Alzheimer’s Symptoms Despite Brain Disease
Many people believe that Alzheimer's disease always causes memory loss and dementia. Surprisingly, this is not always true.
Some older adults have brains that contain...
Repairing Damaged DNA Could Help Fight Against Alzheimer’s
A new study suggests that helping brain cells repair their damaged DNA may one day become an effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers from King's...
Could Falling Work Performance Be an Early Sign of Dementia?
Scientists have discovered that some adults who are later diagnosed with early-onset dementia may begin experiencing problems at work many years before anyone knows...
This Early Warning Sign May Help Fight Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects millions of people worldwide. It mainly develops in older adults and slowly damages...