Health & Wellness
A hidden brain damage can quadruple dementia risk
Dementia is often thought of as a disease that slowly develops only because of problems inside brain cells. However, growing evidence shows that damage...
A rider’s heart stopped at a horse show on her 14th birthday – now...
For someone who’d spent her whole life around horses, including competing since she was 7, Ryan Haselden had a terrific 14th birthday lined up...
New drug may treat fatty liver disease more effectively
Liver disease affects millions of people in the United States, and one of the most common and concerning forms is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease,...
A surprising old drug may fight against obesity effectively
Obesity has become one of the most serious health challenges in the modern world. Severe obesity greatly increases the risk of heart disease, type...
A simple peanut butter smell test may help spot Alzheimer’s early
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that slowly affects memory, thinking, and daily functioning. It is one of the most common causes of...
What is the safest blood pressure for people over 60?
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems among older adults. As people age, their blood vessels naturally become stiffer, which...
Popular cholesterol drug may quietly harm kidney health
Millions of people around the world take statins every day to lower their cholesterol. High cholesterol is known to raise the risk of heart...
This nighttime drug in hospital may harm heart health
Before many medical procedures or surgeries, doctors often give patients a drug called midazolam. This medication is commonly used to help people relax, reduce...
This quiet eye disease may raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Glaucoma is often described as the “silent thief of sight” because it can slowly damage vision without causing pain or obvious warning signs.
Many people...
Could fasting be the natural cure of high blood pressure?
High blood pressure affects millions of people around the world and is one of the leading causes of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease.
Doctors...
Can a simple stool test help prevent stomach cancer?
More than forty years ago, a medical discovery from Australia completely changed how doctors understand stomach disease.
In 1982, Dr. Barry Marshall and Dr. Robin...
A common blood pressure drug may do more harm than good
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and often develops slowly over...
This little-known dementia blends memory loss, movement problems, and hallucinations
Lewy body dementia is a serious and progressive brain disorder that affects how a person thinks, moves, and behaves over time. It is the...
This diabetes drug may also protect kidneys and lungs
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body controls blood sugar. Over time, high blood sugar can damage many organs,...
A common blood pressure drug may increase vision loss risk
A new large study has raised concerns about a possible link between a widely used blood pressure medicine and a serious eye disease that...
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Brain Health
A hidden brain damage can quadruple dementia risk
Dementia is often thought of as a disease that slowly develops only because of problems inside brain cells. However, growing evidence shows that damage...
A simple peanut butter smell test may help spot Alzheimer’s early
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that slowly affects memory, thinking, and daily functioning. It is one of the most common causes of...
This quiet eye disease may raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Glaucoma is often described as the “silent thief of sight” because it can slowly damage vision without causing pain or obvious warning signs.
Many people...
This little-known dementia blends memory loss, movement problems, and hallucinations
Lewy body dementia is a serious and progressive brain disorder that affects how a person thinks, moves, and behaves over time. It is the...
These common drugs may raise risk of memory loss
Many people take medications for everyday health issues like allergies, high blood pressure, depression, or even motion sickness.
But a new study from the University...