Health & Wellness
Plant-based eating may reverse obesity-related diseases
Scientists from SLUHN Family Medicine Residency–Warren and other institutions have found that plant-based diets may play a major role in preventing obesity and related...
Plant-based diet may hold the key to better blood sugar management
Scientists from Universitas Indonesia have found that eating a plant-based diet may help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
The research was published in...
Omega-3 fatty acids and heart health: What you need to know
Omega-3 fatty acids (also known as omega-3 fats or n-3 fats) are essential fats that the body cannot produce on its own and must...
Low-cost strategy helps dementia patients do more on their own
A new study suggests that a straightforward daily routine of physical exercise combined with protein-rich nutritional drinks could help people with dementia maintain their...
How to detect early risk of pancreatic cancer
A team of scientists from Duke Health has made an important discovery that could help detect pancreatic cancer earlier.
They identified specific biological markers that...
How Omega-3 could reduce depression risk
Scientists from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria have found that moderate consumption of fish and omega-3 fatty acids may help lower...
Hormone therapy during menopause does not raise risk of death
A major new study from Denmark offers reassuring news for women considering hormone therapy to manage menopause symptoms.
Researchers found that menopausal hormone therapy—often called...
Daily eggs could prevent winter vitamin D deficiency
Scientists from Deakin University have found that eating one egg per day during winter may help maintain healthy vitamin D levels.
Vitamin D is a...
Booster vaccines halve risk of severe COVID-19, study reveals
A large new study from England shows that COVID-19 booster vaccines significantly reduced the risk of hospitalization and death, especially among adults aged 50...
Ancient Chinese exercise lowers blood pressure as much as brisk walking, study finds
A traditional Chinese mind-body exercise practiced for centuries may help lower blood pressure just as effectively as brisk walking, according to a large clinical...
Common drug may fight diabetic kidney disease effectively
A recent study from the University of Bristol brings new hope for people living with diabetes, especially those worried about kidney problems.
The research suggests...
These common drugs may raise your Parkinson’s risk
Parkinson’s disease is a long-term condition that slowly gets worse over time. It affects the brain and nervous system, making it harder for people...
Why the first years after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis matter more than you...
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body handles sugar in the blood.
When a person has type 2 diabetes, their...
Study finds the real cause of Alzheimer’s symptoms
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have made an important discovery about Alzheimer’s disease.
Their new study, published in JAMA Network Open,...
Why many musicians struggle with hearing problems
Making music brings joy to millions of people, but a new study shows it can also come with serious risks to hearing.
Researchers have found...
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Brain Health
Low-cost strategy helps dementia patients do more on their own
A new study suggests that a straightforward daily routine of physical exercise combined with protein-rich nutritional drinks could help people with dementia maintain their...
These common drugs may raise your Parkinson’s risk
Parkinson’s disease is a long-term condition that slowly gets worse over time. It affects the brain and nervous system, making it harder for people...
Study finds the real cause of Alzheimer’s symptoms
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have made an important discovery about Alzheimer’s disease.
Their new study, published in JAMA Network Open,...
High-salt diet may harm memory and brain function, study finds
Scientists in China have found that what you eat may influence brain health as you age.
Their study suggests that a diet high in sodium...
Omega-3 supplements could improve memory in healthy older adults
Scientists from Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin have found that omega-3 supplementation may help improve memory function in healthy older adults.
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder...