Health & Wellness
Hidden cause of common stroke that current drugs may miss
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability around the world. Every year, millions of people suffer strokes that can...
Deadly virus outbreak on cruise ship raises new fears about rare rodent disease
A suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a small cruise ship has drawn worldwide attention after three people died and several others became seriously ill.
Health experts...
At-home finger-prick test could detect dementia risk before symptoms appear
Dementia is becoming one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. As people live longer, the number of older adults developing memory...
Small daily calorie cuts may slow aging and improve health
People around the world are becoming increasingly interested in healthy aging. Many hope not only to live longer but also to remain physically active,...
Common blood pressure drug may not be the best choice
Millions of people around the world take medicine every day to control high blood pressure. Doctors have long used several different types of drugs...
Diabetes drug could quietly save millions from heart and kidney failure
Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health problems in the world. Millions of people live with the condition every day, and many...
Scientists find hidden gut risk linked to common blood pressure drugs
Millions of people around the world take medicine every day to control high blood pressure. Doctors often prescribe these drugs because high blood pressure...
The hidden reason your body feels slow, tired, and always cold
When people hear the word metabolism, many immediately think about weight loss or how fast the body burns calories. But metabolism is actually much...
Scientists find how to slow Parkinson’s disease and dementia
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia are two serious brain disorders that affect millions of people around the world. These diseases slowly damage brain...
Slightly high blood pressure may not always be dangerous
High blood pressure has long been seen as one of the biggest threats to human health. Doctors often warn that it can quietly damage...
Simple vitamin mix may help stop one of the world’s leading causes of blindness
A new study from researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has found that a combination of common vitamins may help slow down or even...
This sugar substitute may help kill deadly pancreatic cancer cells
Stevia is widely known around the world as a natural sugar substitute used in drinks, desserts, and low-calorie foods.
Many people choose stevia because it...
‘Hidden’ blood pressure number you should never ignore
Most people know that high blood pressure is bad for the heart, but many do not fully understand what the two numbers in a...
A surprising cause of brain bleeds linked to aging and Alzheimer’s
Scientists have long believed that brain bleeds mainly happen when blood vessels become weak, damaged, or break apart.
These bleeds can be extremely dangerous because...
Quiet warning signs of heart artery blockage that many people miss
Blocked arteries in the heart are one of the biggest causes of death around the world. Doctors call this condition coronary artery disease. It...
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Brain Health
Fish oil supplements may increase cognitive decline in older people
Fish oil and omega-3 supplements are among the most commonly used health products in the world. Many older adults take these capsules every day...
New nasal spray may protect the brain during a stroke
Scientists from the University of Hong Kong have developed a new nasal spray that could dramatically change how strokes are treated in the future.
The...
Hidden cause of common stroke that current drugs may miss
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability around the world. Every year, millions of people suffer strokes that can...
At-home finger-prick test could detect dementia risk before symptoms appear
Dementia is becoming one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. As people live longer, the number of older adults developing memory...
Scientists find how to slow Parkinson’s disease and dementia
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia are two serious brain disorders that affect millions of people around the world. These diseases slowly damage brain...