Health & Wellness
Does cannabis really help people drink less?
Across the United States, more people are trying something known as the “California sober” lifestyle.
This trend involves giving up alcohol but still using cannabis,...
How hidden inflammation in aging bone marrow may trigger blood cancer
Blood cancers like leukemia often begin with silent changes deep inside the bone marrow, long before a person ever feels sick. The bone marrow...
New drug shows powerful results in psoriatic arthritis treatment
A new treatment for psoriatic arthritis, a painful disease that affects the joints, skin, and tendons, has delivered promising early results in an international...
Even a few cigarettes a day can greatly increase heart attacks and death
A major new study has found that even people who smoke just a few cigarettes each day face a much higher risk of heart...
Is midlife weight loss bad for your brain? new study raises concerns
Losing weight is often seen as one of the best ways to improve health, especially for people who are overweight or obese.
It’s widely known...
These two sleep issues together may raise your high blood pressure risk
A new study from the University of Gothenburg has found that people who suffer from both sleep apnea and insomnia are more likely to...
Three old drugs could help prevent or treat Alzheimer’s
A new study from the University of Exeter has found that three existing medications could be repurposed to help treat or even prevent Alzheimer’s...
Scientists discover a surprising cause of Parkinson’s disease
For years, scientists have known that mitochondria—the energy factories inside our cells—don’t work properly in people with Parkinson’s disease.
But they weren’t sure whether these...
These genetic variants can increase ADHD risk by 15 times
ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a common brain condition that often runs in families.
Scientists have known for a while that many tiny genetic changes—each...
Enlarged prostate may increase risk of depression and anxiety
A new study has found that men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate, are more likely to experience depression...
New ultrasound treatment could reduce hard-to-control blood pressure
A new device that uses ultrasound waves could help people who find it hard to control their high blood pressure.
This tool is still being...
What you need to know about alcohol-related liver disease
Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) is a serious health problem that is becoming more common around the world.
It can be life-threatening if it isn’t treated,...
A handful of nuts a day could protect your heart and more
A new study from Imperial College London has found that eating just a small handful of nuts every day can bring big health benefits.
The...
Natural supplements that may help lower your blood pressure
In today’s busy world, more people than ever are looking for better ways to manage their blood pressure.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a...
Study finds a surprising cause of type 2 diabetes
Our kidneys work quietly in the background every single day, helping us stay healthy by cleaning our blood.
They act like a 24-hour cleanup team,...
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Brain Health
Three old drugs could help prevent or treat Alzheimer’s
A new study from the University of Exeter has found that three existing medications could be repurposed to help treat or even prevent Alzheimer’s...
Common diabetes drugs may raise risk of heart attacks and strokes
Millions of people around the world live with type 2 diabetes, a condition where the body struggles to use insulin properly, leading to high...
Poor heart health in middle age linked to dementia in old age – new...
For generations, medicine treated the heart and brain as separate domains. However, a new study suggests the two are more closely connected than we...
This stuff in brain may increase risk of cognitive decline, dementia
A new study published in The Lancet Neurology shows that people who currently have no signs of memory problems may still face a higher...
Poor sleep may nudge the brain toward dementia, researchers find
Staring at the ceiling while the clock blinks 3am doesn’t only sap energy for the next day. A large, long-running US study of older...