Health & Wellness
How diabetes is connected to heart disease
Many people think diabetes is only about blood sugar. They focus on checking glucose levels and taking medicine to keep those numbers in range.
However,...
Why more young adults are dying from colon cancer
Colorectal cancer, which includes cancers of the colon and rectum, has become the leading cause of cancer deaths in people younger than 50. This...
New blood clues may show why Alzheimer’s disease develops
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses of aging. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and behavior, and over time it makes it...
One shot every 6 months may treat high blood pressure effectively
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people across the world. It is often called a “silent” condition because many people...
Vitamin D has surprising effects on memory and reaction time in older people
Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin” because our bodies make it when our skin is exposed to sunlight. For many years, doctors...
Study shows big cause of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Scientists have found a new way to study serious mental health conditions by growing very small human brains in the lab.
These tiny brains are...
Steroid muscle boost may come with a dangerous heart risk, scientists warn
A new study from researchers at the University of Birmingham and medical scientists in Germany has uncovered a serious health concern linked to anabolic...
Popular diabetes and weight-loss drug may increase risk of serious vision loss in older...
A widely used diabetes and weight-loss medicine is now under closer review after a large new study raised concerns about its possible effects on...
A simple vitamin supplement may help millions walk farther without pain
Peripheral artery disease, often called PAD, affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the blood vessels that carry blood to the...
Hidden dangerous effect of everyday painkillers on heart, kidneys, and weight
Many people take painkillers to deal with headaches, back pain, sore muscles, or long-lasting health problems. These medicines are easy to buy and often...
Why checking your blood pressure at home may be more accurate than at the...
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Many people do not even know they...
Damaged red blood cells may trigger hidden brain bleeding, study finds
In a surprising new discovery, scientists have found that tiny spots of bleeding in the brain may not always be caused by weak or...
Common diabetes drugs may raise risk of heart attacks and strokes
A major new study from scientists at Northwestern University has raised fresh concerns about the safety of two widely used medicines for type 2...
Simple 5-minute breathing exercise can lower blood pressure as effectively as drugs
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It happens when the force of...
A simple supplement may help older adults feel stronger, happier, and less tired
Many people believe that exercise is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Regular movement can improve heart health, strengthen muscles, and lift...
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Brain Health
Old bipolar drug lithium may help slow memory loss in early Alzheimer’s
Lithium has been used for decades to treat bipolar disorder, a mental health condition marked by extreme mood swings. For many years, doctors have...
New blood clues may show why Alzheimer’s disease develops
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses of aging. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and behavior, and over time it makes it...
Vitamin D has surprising effects on memory and reaction time in older people
Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin” because our bodies make it when our skin is exposed to sunlight. For many years, doctors...
Damaged red blood cells may trigger hidden brain bleeding, study finds
In a surprising new discovery, scientists have found that tiny spots of bleeding in the brain may not always be caused by weak or...
Common diabetes drugs may raise risk of heart attacks and strokes
A major new study from scientists at Northwestern University has raised fresh concerns about the safety of two widely used medicines for type 2...