Health & Wellness
Higher glycemic index linked to higher lung cancer risk
In a study published in The Annals of Family Medicine, researchers explored whether diets with high glycemic index (GI) or high glycemic load (GL)...
Does fame come at a cost? a new study suggests celebrity may shorten singers’...
Fame often looks glamorous from the outside. Many people dream of being in the spotlight, performing on big stages, and being recognized around the...
An fMRI brain marker may reveal early cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s
Scientists have discovered a potential brain-based signal that may help detect early cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease.
A new study by researchers from Université Savoie...
A low-carb breakfast could help control blood sugar in people with diabetes
Scientists from the University of British Columbia have found that eating a low-carbohydrate breakfast may help reduce blood sugar spikes in people with type...
Foods that can help naturally lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it rarely causes noticeable symptoms until serious damage has already...
A high-fiber diet could help reduce the risk of dementia
Scientists from the University of Tsukuba in Japan have found that eating a diet rich in fiber may help lower the risk of developing...
New brain scan shows how Parkinson’s disease develops
Parkinson’s disease is a serious condition that affects more than 1.1 million people in the United States.
It slowly damages brain cells that control movement.
By...
Study finds the metabolic roots of memory loss
For many years, scientists have known that what harms the body can also harm the brain.
Problems like obesity, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance...
Flavonoid-rich foods could help reduce death risk in heart disease
Scientists from Kyung Hee University in South Korea have found that eating foods high in flavonoids may help reduce the risk of death from...
Are tattoos quietly raising your skin cancer risk?
More people than ever before are choosing to get tattoos, and this trend is especially clear in Sweden, where the country now has one...
Mental health problems may double heart disease risk
Almost half of all Americans live with some form of heart disease, and about one in four lives with a mental health condition.
A new...
FDA approves new drug for deadly blood cancer
A new medication developed from years of research at the University of Virginia (UVA) is giving fresh hope to patients with one of the...
‘Sugar-free’ sweeteners may damage your liver
Many people choose artificial or alternative sweeteners because they believe these products are safer and healthier than normal sugar.
Sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose, and...
Heart disease may quietly damage the brain before symptoms appear, study finds
A new study has found that people with coronary artery disease (CAD) may experience changes in their brain's white matter before any signs of...
Early treatment after head injury may cut Alzheimer’s risk by 41%
Getting quick treatment after a serious head injury can make a huge difference in brain health later in life.
A new study from Case Western...
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Brain Health
An fMRI brain marker may reveal early cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s
Scientists have discovered a potential brain-based signal that may help detect early cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease.
A new study by researchers from Université Savoie...
A high-fiber diet could help reduce the risk of dementia
Scientists from the University of Tsukuba in Japan have found that eating a diet rich in fiber may help lower the risk of developing...
New brain scan shows how Parkinson’s disease develops
Parkinson’s disease is a serious condition that affects more than 1.1 million people in the United States.
It slowly damages brain cells that control movement.
By...
Study finds the metabolic roots of memory loss
For many years, scientists have known that what harms the body can also harm the brain.
Problems like obesity, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance...
Heart disease may quietly damage the brain before symptoms appear, study finds
A new study has found that people with coronary artery disease (CAD) may experience changes in their brain's white matter before any signs of...