Health & Wellness
AI tool speeds up kidney cancer detection
A new AI-powered tool is helping doctors find kidney cancer faster and more accurately.
Researchers from the University of Tartu, working with the company Better...
How exercise works like medicine for high blood pressure
Linda Pescatello, a top expert in kinesiology at the University of Connecticut, is a well-known researcher studying how exercise can be used as medicine.
Her...
Carbs in your diet may be the key to dementia prevention
A new study has found that the type and amount of carbohydrates you eat could play a big role in whether you develop dementia...
Study finds new therapy to treat heart failure
More than 64 million people around the world live with heart failure. In the United States alone, about 6.7 million people have this serious...
Even low doses of artificial sweetener aspartame may harm heart and brain
A new study has found that using artificial sweeteners like aspartame for a long time might harm your heart and brain.
This research was done...
A simple pill could save millions from heart attacks and strokes
Heart disease is the number one cause of death all over the world. It can lead to dangerous health problems like heart attacks, strokes,...
Common blood pressure drug may cause low potassium
Managing high blood pressure is very important for living a long and healthy life.
Many people take medicine every day to control their blood pressure....
Why more young people are getting colon cancer
More and more young people under the age of 50 are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, which includes both colon and rectal cancer.
This is...
Major causes of pancreatic cancer everyone needs to know
Pancreatic cancer is a dangerous disease that starts in the pancreas, a small organ behind the lower part of your stomach. The pancreas helps...
What causes high systolic blood pressure?
High systolic blood pressure, often just called high blood pressure or hypertension, is a common condition that raises the chances of heart problems, stroke,...
This hidden chemical could increase your risk of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a serious illness that affects how people move. It can cause shaking, stiff muscles, slow movement, and trouble with balance.
As the...
The right way to sit during a heart attack could save your life
A heart attack can be very scary, both for the person who is having it and for those around them. But knowing what to...
Can drinking coffee harm your kidney health?
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, and many people enjoy several cups a day. But how your body handles...
Why common blood pressure drug may be riskier for women
A new study from the University of Bologna has discovered something important about a common blood pressure medicine called beta-blockers.
These drugs are widely used...
Study shows the real cause of weakness in old age
Many people think getting weaker is just a natural part of getting older. It’s something we all expect—like having gray hair or wrinkles.
But new...
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Brain Health
Carbs in your diet may be the key to dementia prevention
A new study has found that the type and amount of carbohydrates you eat could play a big role in whether you develop dementia...
A simple pill could save millions from heart attacks and strokes
Heart disease is the number one cause of death all over the world. It can lead to dangerous health problems like heart attacks, strokes,...
Alzheimer’s brain changes more common in older people than previously thought
A new study has found that changes in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s disease are more common than we thought in very old people,...
New drug could fight dementia and stroke
Scientists at LMU University Hospital in Munich have discovered new details about how diseases of the brain’s tiny blood vessels develop—and they’ve identified a...
Can full-fat cheese and cream help prevent dementia?
For many years, people have been told to avoid eating too much fat, especially from foods like cheese and cream.
Health experts often said that...