Health & Wellness
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...
New Cholesterol Drug Could Help Millions Who Cannot Take Statins
High cholesterol is one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death around the world.
Although...
The Best Blood Pressure Target for People Over 60
Keeping blood pressure under control is one of the most important ways to protect your health as you get older. Blood pressure is the...
Common Painkillers May Carry Hidden Health Risks
Millions of people take painkillers every day to relieve headaches, sore muscles, arthritis, back pain, and other painful conditions. These medicines can improve quality...
Scientists Discover a Hidden Cause of Heart Disease
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death across the world. In the United States alone, it is responsible for about one out of...
High-Dose Blood Pressure Drug May Increase Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
A commonly prescribed medicine used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain is receiving new attention after researchers found it may increase the...
Popular Vitamin B3 Supplement May Carry Unexpected Cancer Risks
Nicotinamide riboside, often called NR, is a form of vitamin B3 that has become a popular dietary supplement in recent years.
Many people take it...
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Brain Health
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...
Video Games Offer Surprising Your Memory and Cognitive Functions
Video games are often blamed for wasting time or harming attention, but scientists have been studying this question for many years and the answer...