Health & Wellness
Why silencing bacteria can cause danger in heart infections
For many years, scientists believed that stopping bacteria from communicating with each other could help treat infections.
The idea seemed simple: if bacteria cannot “talk,”...
AI smart t‑shirt could detect hidden heart disease early
A new invention from scientists at Imperial College London could change the way heart diseases are detected in everyday life.
Researchers are developing a smart...
AI may spot schizophrenia and bipolar disorder years earlier
Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are serious mental health conditions that often begin in late teenage years or early adulthood. These illnesses can deeply affect...
Scientists discover big cause of motor decline in older people
As people grow older, many notice that their balance is not as steady as it used to be. Walking may become slower, climbing stairs...
AI chatbots may worse mental diseases
A new study has raised concerns about how artificial intelligence chatbots may affect people living with mental illness.
Researchers looked at electronic health records from...
Many older people given risky mental health drugs without official approval
A new large study from Finland has revealed that many older adults are being prescribed strong psychiatric medications for reasons not officially approved by...
Why less artery plaque does not mean lower heart risk for women
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women around the world. For many years, people believed that women were...
Heavy cannabis use may increase death risk in colon cancer
Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world and a major cause of death. Doctors have made progress in early...
Why checking blood pressure at home could save your heart
Monitoring your blood pressure at home is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your health if you have hypertension,...
A way to help damaged brain cells recover in Parkinson’s
Scientists at Stanford Medicine have discovered a promising new approach that could help protect and possibly restore brain cells damaged by a form of...
A common childhood virus returns later in life — and may trigger heart attacks...
Shingles is a painful illness that many people recognize because of the burning rash it causes on the skin. It is caused by the...
Hidden chemical in everyday life may be raising Parkinson’s risk
A team of scientists from the University of Rochester and several other research centers has been studying a chemical called trichloroethylene, or TCE, and...
Popular diabetes drugs linked to dangerous flesh‑eating infection
A recent study by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has raised serious concerns about a newer group of diabetes medications called SGLT2 inhibitors....
One cup of this simple vegetable a day could protect your heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, taking nearly 18 million lives each year. Many factors can raise the risk, such as...
Eating less of one nutrient may help you live longer
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin have made an interesting discovery that could change how we think about food and aging.
The research team, led...
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Brain Health
Scientists discover big cause of motor decline in older people
As people grow older, many notice that their balance is not as steady as it used to be. Walking may become slower, climbing stairs...
A common childhood virus returns later in life — and may trigger heart attacks...
Shingles is a painful illness that many people recognize because of the burning rash it causes on the skin. It is caused by the...
These daily drugs may quietly harm your memory function
When you take medicine for problems like allergies, high blood pressure, or bladder trouble, you trust that it will help you feel better. Medicines...
Two common blood pressure drugs can both prevent heart attack, stroke
A large long-term study has provided new information about two widely used medications for high blood pressure, offering important guidance for both doctors and...
A tiny finger-prick test may detect Alzheimer’s years before symptoms
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing concern as people live longer around the world. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and behavior, making everyday life difficult...