Health & Wellness
These Everyday Risks May Damage Brain in Older People
Dementia is often associated with aging and genetics, but those are only part of the picture.
Researchers estimate that a large share of dementia cases...
Could Chewing Gum Help Fight Cancer?
Chewing gum is usually sold for fresh breath or flavor, but scientists are exploring a far more ambitious use for it.
A research team led...
Adult Brains May Retain a Treatment Window in Autism
A common assumption about developmental brain conditions is that treatment must happen very early, before the brain finishes its major stages of development.
A new...
Could the Next GLP-1 Breakthrough Be a Simple Pill?
Powerful weight-loss drugs have become widely known for their ability to reduce appetite and help people lose substantial amounts of weight.
But many of today's...
Many Alzheimer’s Patients Struggle With 15 Brain-Health Goals
A person who agrees to receive an Alzheimer’s drug by infusion every two weeks might seem likely to do almost anything else that could...
Blood Test Shows How Dirty Air May Raise Lung Cancer Risk
People cannot always see the pollution they breathe, but a new study suggests that long-term exposure may leave traces inside the blood.
Scientists found changes...
Why Your Blood Pressure Keeps Changing
Blood pressure is not a fixed number. It naturally rises and falls throughout the day as your body responds to movement, rest, emotions, food,...
What Really Causes Thyroid Problems?
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the front of the neck, but it has a surprisingly large influence on health.
It makes hormones...
This Simple Starch May Help Prevent Fatty Liver
Fatty liver disease has become extremely common as rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes have risen around the world.
The condition develops when too...
Why Drinking More Water May Not Stop Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are tiny, hard deposits that form inside the kidneys, but the pain they cause can be severe.
A stone can sometimes pass without...
Could Fasting Help Lower High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure affects more than a billion people worldwide and is a major cause of heart attacks, strokes and kidney disease.
Because it often...
One Cup of Vegetables May Help Protect Your Heart
Heart disease remains the world's leading cause of death, claiming millions of lives every year.
Many factors can influence a person's risk, including age, family...
Popular Vitamin B3 Supplement Raises Cancer Questions
Nicotinamide riboside, commonly called NR, has become a popular dietary supplement among people interested in energy, metabolism and healthy aging.
It is related to vitamin...
Kidney Disease Can Hide for Years
Chronic kidney disease can develop quietly for years before a person realizes anything is wrong.
This is especially important for older adults because kidney function...
Eating Less of This Nutrient May Increase Lifespan
Scientists have long studied whether changing what we eat can slow aging and extend healthy life.
Research from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine...
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Brain Health
Hidden Cholesterol Risk May Raise Stroke Danger
A type of cholesterol-related particle that is rarely included in routine health checks may reveal hidden heart and stroke risk.
New findings from more than...
Many Alzheimer’s Patients Struggle With 15 Brain-Health Goals
A person who agrees to receive an Alzheimer’s drug by infusion every two weeks might seem likely to do almost anything else that could...
AI Brain Maps Reveal Which Regions May Age Faster Than the Rest
Scientists at the University of Southern California have developed an artificial intelligence system that can show how different parts of the brain age at...
Early Alzheimer’s Patients Are Missing Many Simple Steps That Could Protect Brain Health
People diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s disease may be highly motivated to protect their memory, but new research suggests that many are still missing everyday...
Less Sugar Early in Life Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
Eating less sugar during the earliest stage of life may be linked with a lower risk of dementia many decades later, according to a...