Health & Wellness
Stroke Recovery May Depend on a Blood Pressure Plan Designed for Each Patient
Every year, millions of people suffer an ischemic stroke, which occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to part of the brain.
The longer...
Treating Sleep Apnea in Midlife Could Reduce Dementia Risk
Sleep is essential for both physical and mental health, yet millions of people do not get healthy, restful sleep every night.
One of the most...
Heart Attack Couldn’t Keep Mom from Her Son’s Marine Ceremony
Rikki Crider isn’t the type to barge in on her neighbors. Yet there she was, in their kitchen, after letting herself in through their...
New Test Could Predict Who Benefit Most from Heart Failure Drug
Scientists have long known that some people inherit genetic changes that greatly increase their risk of developing cardiomyopathy, a disease that weakens the heart...
Alzheimer’s May Begin Long Before Memory Problems
For many years, doctors have considered memory loss to be the first clear sign of Alzheimer's disease. A new study suggests that the brain...
Why Some People Still Have High Blood Pressure Despite Treatment
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. Millions of people live with...
Doctors May Soon Prescribe Exercise Before Medicine for Mild High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Many people think of exercise as something they should do to lose weight or stay fit. However, doctors are increasingly viewing physical activity as...
This Blood Pressure Number May Matter Most
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and is a major cause...
Scientists Uncover the Root Cause of Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer in the world. It is often called a silent disease because it usually causes...
Early Warning Signs of Liver Failure Everyone Should Know
The liver is one of the hardest-working organs in the human body. It performs hundreds of important jobs every day to keep us healthy.
It...
New Scan May Help Cure High Blood Pressure for Some People
High blood pressure affects millions of people around the world and is one of the biggest causes of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and...
Scientists Discover an Important Cause of Heart Disease
Heart disease remains the world's biggest killer and continues to affect millions of families every year. In the United States, about one in every...
Could Peanuts Help Cancer Spread?
Peanuts are one of the world's most popular snacks. They are rich in protein, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and many people enjoy...
A New Treatment Could Help Fight Tough High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with it every day, and many...
Scientists Discover an Important Cause of Inflammation in Older People
Inflammation is a natural part of the body's defense system. When you cut your finger or catch an infection, your immune system creates inflammation...
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Brain Health
Scientists Find the Key to Slowing Alzheimer’s Disease
For decades, scientists have searched for ways to stop Alzheimer's disease before it destroys large areas of the brain.
While many treatments focus on removing...
Alzheimer’s May Begin Long Before Memory Problems
For many years, doctors have considered memory loss to be the first clear sign of Alzheimer's disease. A new study suggests that the brain...
Quitting Smoking May Help Protect Your Brain From Dementia
Giving up smoking is one of the best decisions a person can make for their health. Most people know that quitting lowers the risk...
A New Method to Predict When Alzheimer’s Is About to Begin
For years, scientists have searched for a way to predict exactly when Alzheimer's disease will begin causing memory loss.
A new study suggests that tiny...
Could Peanut Butter Help Detect Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and affects millions of people around the world. It slowly damages the brain, leading to...