Health & Wellness
Birth control can reduce PCOS symptoms without added heart or diabetes risk
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania brings relief to women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
It shows that taking birth control pills—either alone...
Scientists reveal diet pattern that may lower prostate cancer death risk
Scientists from New York University and collaborating institutions have found that eating a healthy plant-based diet is associated with a lower risk of prostate...
Smart mouth patch could detect gum disease before you feel symptoms
A small patch that sticks inside the mouth may soon help detect gum disease and other oral inflammation long before symptoms appear.
Researchers at Texas...
Why high altitude can make or break Olympic performance
For many Olympic athletes, getting ready to compete is not just about strength, speed, or endurance.
When events take place high in the mountains, training...
Will Ozempic-style patches help you lose weight
Could a simple patch, inspired by the weight-loss drug Ozempic, really help you shed excess kilos without the pain and effort of an injection?
Promotions...
Healthy eating and exercise together help cut harmful body fat
Most people know that eating better and being more active are good for their health.
But a new study from the University of Cambridge shows...
DASH diet cuts 10-year heart disease risk in just 8 weeks, study finds
Scientists from Harvard Medical School and other institutions have found that the DASH diet may significantly reduce the risk of heart disease within just...
Coffee may protect you from a certain type of cancer
We all know that coffee is a popular drink worldwide. Many adults like to start their day with a hot cup of coffee.
Some people...
Best vitamins and minerals to help manage diabetes naturally
Living with diabetes means taking care of what you eat, how active you are, and how well you manage stress.
But even if you eat...
Anti-inflammatory foods may help prevent heart disease, study finds
Your heart—the tireless engine that keeps you going—deserves the best care possible. Growing evidence suggests that chronic inflammation plays a key role in heart...
Your daily coffee habit could help protect your brain, study finds
Drinking a moderate amount of coffee or tea each day may do more than boost energy — it could also help protect the brain...
Do Vitamin D supplements work for everyone? Body size may matter
A recent health study has shed new light on how body weight may affect the benefits of vitamin D supplements.
The research was part of...
How sleep apnea may harm your memory, attention, and decision-making
Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, is a common condition that causes breathing to stop and start during sleep. This happens when the muscles in...
Why are so few older people getting proper blood pressure treatment?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health problem that affects many adults in the United States.
If left untreated, it can...
A new method to treat uncontrolled high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a major health problem around the world. It affects millions of people and increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes,...
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Brain Health
Common blood pressure drug may reduce seizures in Alzheimer’s patients
Scientists have discovered how a gene strongly linked to Alzheimer’s disease may also trigger seizures by disrupting the brain’s energy supply.
The findings, from researchers...
How age-related hearing loss may affect the brain and memory
Age-related hearing loss, known as presbycusis, affects millions of older adults and often makes it difficult to understand speech, especially in noisy environments.
Scientists have...
Your daily coffee habit could help protect your brain, study finds
Drinking a moderate amount of coffee or tea each day may do more than boost energy — it could also help protect the brain...
How sleep apnea may harm your memory, attention, and decision-making
Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, is a common condition that causes breathing to stop and start during sleep. This happens when the muscles in...
How Mediterranean and MIND diets could protect against Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is a common form of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. As the disease progresses, it can severely impact daily living...