Health & Wellness
Breast Cancer May Use Nerves to Help It Grow
An aggressive form of breast cancer may use immune cells to attract nerves into tumors, creating an environment that helps the cancer grow.
Researchers at...
Alzheimer’s Brain Changes May Start Years Earlier
Alzheimer’s disease may begin changing the brain years earlier than doctors have been able to see with standard scans.
A new study from the University...
Dirty Air May Trigger Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares
Air pollution is already known to harm the lungs and heart, but new research suggests it may also make rheumatoid arthritis more active.
The strongest...
A Mother’s Age May Leave a Molecular Memory in Her Children
A mother’s age can influence the health and development of her offspring, and this effect appears across much of the animal kingdom.
But scientists still...
Dollar Store Groceries May Come with a Hidden Health Cost, Study Finds
Shopping for groceries at dollar stores may help families stretch their budgets, but new research suggests that relying on these stores for food could...
Full-Fat Dairy May Be Healthier Than Expected
A new Canadian study suggests that eating full-fat dairy every day may not have the harmful effects many people expect.
Researchers found that three servings...
Hormone Therapy May Reduce Dementia Risk in Women
Could estrogen use be connected with a healthier aging brain?
New research involving more than 21,000 women found that those who had used estrogen-only hormone...
Simple Blood Test May Spot Liver Disease Early
Liver disease can develop quietly for years, often without causing obvious symptoms.
Researchers at The University of Toledo have developed a simple blood test that...
Living Near Dry Cleaners May Increase Parkinson’s Risk
A large U.S. study suggests that older adults who live very close to dry-cleaning businesses may have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
The...
A Simple Stool Test May Lower Colon Cancer Death Risk
Taking part in routine colorectal cancer screening may greatly reduce the chance of dying from the disease, according to a large study from Sweden.
Researchers...
Coffee Drinkers May Have a Leaner, Healthier Body
Coffee is part of daily life for millions of people, and scientists have spent years studying whether the drink affects long-term health.
Earlier research has...
Millions May Have Kidney Disease Without Knowing
Chronic kidney disease is becoming one of the world's biggest health threats, yet millions of people who have it may not know anything is...
Four-Drug Combo May Delay Chemotherapy
Some people with advanced breast cancer may one day be able to begin treatment without traditional chemotherapy.
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at...
Antioxidant-Rich Diet May Lower Cervical Cancer Risk
Cervical cancer remains a major health problem for women around the world, but a new study suggests that everyday eating habits may be linked...
Cannabis Use Linked to Earlier Severe Mental Disease
A major international review has found that people who use cannabis tend to develop psychosis earlier than people who do not use it.
Across the...
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Brain Health
Preventing Brain Injuries Starts Before the Hospital
Traumatic brain injuries kill millions of people around the world and leave many more with long-term disability.
Doctors can sometimes save lives with surgery and...
Alzheimer’s Brain Changes May Start Years Earlier
Alzheimer’s disease may begin changing the brain years earlier than doctors have been able to see with standard scans.
A new study from the University...
Hormone Therapy May Reduce Dementia Risk in Women
Could estrogen use be connected with a healthier aging brain?
New research involving more than 21,000 women found that those who had used estrogen-only hormone...
Dirty Air Could Change the Brain Years Before Dementia
The air people breathe every day could leave subtle signs in the brain long before memory problems appear.
New research has linked exposure to traffic-related...
These Gene Changes May Greatly Raise Alzheimer’s Risk
Scientists have uncovered new clues about a gene that may help protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease.
The findings suggest that when this gene stops...