Health & Wellness
Leaky Gut May Make Food Allergies Much Worse
A growing number of scientists believe that the health of the gut may play a much bigger role in allergies than once thought.
The digestive...
Pine Bark and Sea Sponge Compounds Could Defeat Drug-Resistant Malaria
Scientists are developing a new generation of medicines that could fight malaria and babesiosis, two diseases caused by parasites that are becoming increasingly resistant...
A New Way to Prevent Muscle Pain from Cholesterol Drug Statins
Statins are among the most commonly prescribed medicines in the world because they lower cholesterol and greatly reduce the risk of heart attacks and...
One Avocado a Day May Help Protect Your Heart
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in many countries, so researchers are constantly looking for simple ways to improve heart health.
While healthy...
Poor Sleep and a Disrupted Body Clock May Be Raising Your Risk of Overactive...
Overactive bladder is a common condition that causes a sudden, difficult-to-control urge to urinate.
Many people also need to visit the toilet more often during...
Obesity May Send Harmful Signals to the Brain, Raising Alzheimer’s Risk
Many people think Alzheimer's disease begins and ends in the brain.
However, scientists are discovering that changes in other parts of the body may also...
A Simple Daily Routine Could Ease Pain and Depression
Keeping a regular daily routine may be one of the simplest ways to improve health as we grow older.
Many people focus on eating well...
AI Sleep Test May Predict Dementia Years Before Symptoms
Scientists are searching for better ways to spot dementia before memory loss becomes obvious.
Dementia develops slowly over many years, and by the time symptoms...
Natural Rice Bran Compound May Help Calm Gut Issues
Researchers at Toho University have discovered that a natural plant compound found in rice bran and whole grains may help control how strongly the...
Hidden DNA Changes May Predict Blood Cancer Years Before It Worsens
Scientists have completed one of the longest studies ever carried out on chronic blood cancers, following patients for up to 25 years.
The research, led...
The Gene That May Help the Brain Stay Younger for Longer
Scientists have known for many years that people who inherit the APOE2 version of the APOE gene are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease...
Understanding Different Side Effects of Blood Pressure Drugs
Treating high blood pressure is one of the most effective ways to prevent heart disease and stroke. However, many people worry about possible side...
Understanding the Causes and Risk Factors of Mini-Strokes
A mini-stroke can be frightening because it often appears suddenly and then disappears just as quickly. Doctors call this condition a transient ischemic attack,...
Could a Common Blood Pressure Pill Help People Live Longer?
As people live longer than ever before, scientists are searching for safe ways to help them stay healthy in old age.
Instead of simply adding...
The Cause of Muscle Weakness in Older Adults May Be in the Brain
As people grow older, many find that everyday activities such as climbing stairs, standing up from a chair, or carrying shopping bags become more...
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Brain Health
Why Your Genes May Change How Sleep Affects Your Brain
Alzheimer's disease develops slowly over many years before memory problems become obvious.
Scientists have long known that poor sleep and Alzheimer's risk are connected, but...
Obesity May Send Harmful Signals to the Brain, Raising Alzheimer’s Risk
Many people think Alzheimer's disease begins and ends in the brain.
However, scientists are discovering that changes in other parts of the body may also...
AI Sleep Test May Predict Dementia Years Before Symptoms
Scientists are searching for better ways to spot dementia before memory loss becomes obvious.
Dementia develops slowly over many years, and by the time symptoms...
Understanding the Causes and Risk Factors of Mini-Strokes
A mini-stroke can be frightening because it often appears suddenly and then disappears just as quickly. Doctors call this condition a transient ischemic attack,...
Hidden Genes Behind Early Irregular Heartbeat May Prevent Future Strokes
Atrial fibrillation, often called AFib, is the most common long-term heart rhythm disorder, affecting an estimated 10 million Americans.
It happens when the upper chambers...