Health & Wellness
New Ultrasound May Spot Hidden Heart Disease
A new type of heart ultrasound may reveal dangerous changes that ordinary scans cannot see.
Researchers at Columbia University say the technique could eventually help...
Mental Illness Linked to Earlier Stroke Risk
A large study from Spain has found that people living with severe mental illness were much more likely to have dementia across adulthood.
They also...
Tiny Number in Blood Test Could Show Spread of Prostate Cancer
When prostate cancer spreads to distant parts of the body, doctors need fast and reliable ways to judge whether treatment is controlling it.
A new...
Blood Test May Help Guide Skin Cancer Treatment
A simple blood test may one day help doctors decide how best to treat people with advanced melanoma.
New research suggests that a substance in...
Estrogen Therapy May Lower Dementia Risk in Women
Could estrogen use in older women be connected with a healthier brain?
A study of more than 21,000 women found that those who had used...
Knee Arthritis Is Not Just About Aging
Many people accept sore knees as an unavoidable part of getting older.
But knee osteoarthritis is more complicated than simple wear and tear, and several...
Constipation Drug May Help Protect Kidneys
A medicine commonly used to treat constipation may have an unexpected benefit for people with chronic kidney disease. Researchers in Japan found that the...
Experts Urge Stronger Action Against Bad Cholesterol
Lowering high LDL cholesterol remains one of the most important ways to prevent heart attacks and strokes, according to heart experts.
In a new editorial,...
Overactive Immune System May Fuel Alzheimer’s
Scientists have discovered a possible new way to slow the brain damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease.
The research suggests that an immune system signal called...
Popular Weight-Loss Drug May Heal the Liver
A medicine already widely used for diabetes and weight loss may also help people with a serious form of fatty liver disease.
A large international...
Don’t Ignore These Early Bowel Cancer Signs
Colorectal cancer is being diagnosed more often in adults younger than 50, making it increasingly important to recognize possible warning signs.
Many symptoms can also...
Study Finds a Big Hidden Cause of Parkinson’s Disease
Scientists have found a possible reason why brain cells become damaged in Parkinson’s disease.
The discovery points to a failure in the cells’ natural waste-removal...
Study Finds Better High Blood Pressure Treatment
Scientists have uncovered new details about how tiny areas inside blood vessel cells help control blood pressure.
The discovery could eventually lead to more precise...
Constipation Drug May Help Protect Kidneys
A medicine commonly used to treat constipation may have an unexpected benefit for people with chronic kidney disease.
Researchers in Japan found that the drug...
Is Coffee Good or Bad for Your Blood Sugar?
For millions of people, coffee is part of the morning routine. But people with diabetes, or those worried about developing it, may wonder whether...
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Brain Health
Mental Illness Linked to Earlier Stroke Risk
A large study from Spain has found that people living with severe mental illness were much more likely to have dementia across adulthood.
They also...
Estrogen Therapy May Lower Dementia Risk in Women
Could estrogen use in older women be connected with a healthier brain?
A study of more than 21,000 women found that those who had used...
Overactive Immune System May Fuel Alzheimer’s
Scientists have discovered a possible new way to slow the brain damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease.
The research suggests that an immune system signal called...
Blood Changes Reveal New Clues to Alzheimer’s
Scientists have found hundreds of changes in the blood that may help explain why some people develop memory and thinking problems linked to Alzheimer’s...
Scientists Discover the Hidden Brain Reset That Happens Every Time You Are Surprised
Everyone has experienced moments when reality turns out differently from what they expected. It could be an unexpected answer, a surprising road closure or...