Health & Wellness
This single gene can directly cause mental diseases
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about one in seven people worldwide had a mental illness in 2021. The most common conditions were...
Walking less could be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease
A major new study from Oxford University suggests that lower daily step counts could help identify people who may later be diagnosed with Parkinson’s...
Blackcurrants can reduce blood sugar after meal, study finds
Scientists from King's College London found that drinking blackcurrant extract could decrease blood sugar and insulin levels after a meal.
Blackcurrants are a highly nutritious...
New AI tool can detect stroke and brain cancer faster
Doctors often use MRI scans to look at the brain and find problems like strokes, tumors, or diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
But reading these...
Popular sugar substitute may be harming your brain and heart
Many people turn to sugar-free products thinking they’re making a healthy choice, but a new study raises concerns about a sweetener called erythritol.
This sugar...
Dangerous signs of fatty liver you shouldn’t ignore
Fatty liver is a condition where extra fat builds up in your liver. At first, it might not seem like a big deal.
Many people...
Why many people secretly quit cholesterol drugs
Statins are a type of medicine that help lower cholesterol levels in the blood. They are commonly given to people who have high cholesterol...
New diabetes pill may lower blood sugar without muscle loss or nausea
A group of scientists in Sweden has made an exciting discovery that could change how we treat type 2 diabetes and obesity.
They have developed...
Why checking your blood pressure at home could save your life
Checking your blood pressure at home is an easy and smart way to take care of your health. This is especially true if you...
Old painkiller shows new promise in stopping cancer spread
Cancer becomes much more dangerous when it spreads to other parts of the body. This spreading is called metastasis, and it causes most deaths...
Scientists discover a big hidden cause of autism
Scientists have been working hard to understand brain conditions like autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
These conditions can change the way people think, feel, and...
Don’t ignore these high blood pressure warning signs
Blood pressure is one of the most important signs of your health. It tells how hard your blood is pushing against your arteries as...
These widely used drugs may harm memory in older adults, study finds
A new study from the University of California, San Diego has found that some common medications could harm memory and thinking, especially in older...
One common blood pressure pill may be riskier than you think
A large new study from Columbia University has given people with high blood pressure something important to think about.
It looked at over 730,000 people...
Some anti-anxiety drugs may affect cancer treatment
A new study led by Dr. Michael Feigin at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has found that some medications used to treat anxiety and...
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Brain Health
Alzheimer’s blood tests may be misleading for people with kidney problems
A new study published in the journal Neurology suggests that people with reduced kidney function tend to show higher levels of Alzheimer’s-related proteins in...
New AI tool can detect stroke and brain cancer faster
Doctors often use MRI scans to look at the brain and find problems like strokes, tumors, or diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
But reading these...
These widely used drugs may harm memory in older adults, study finds
A new study from the University of California, San Diego has found that some common medications could harm memory and thinking, especially in older...
7 simple habits that help protect your brain from dementia
Dementia is a condition that makes it hard for people to remember things, think clearly, or interact with others.
It isn’t just one disease but...
Coconut oil may help improve cognitive function in Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from the Catholic University of Valencia in Spain found that a Mediterranean diet rich in coconut oil could improve major cognitive functions in...