Health & Wellness
Sunlight can help control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
A new study suggests that something as simple as sitting near a window and enjoying natural sunlight for a few hours each day might...
Poor kidney function may increase levels of Alzheimer’s markers in blood
A new study published in the journal Neurology has found that people with poor kidney function tend to have higher levels of Alzheimer’s-related proteins...
Frailty and depression together may greatly raise dementia risk
A large international study has found that when older adults have both physical frailty and depression, their risk of developing dementia rises sharply.
The researchers...
Disrupted body clocks could increase heart disease and diabetes risk
Our bodies run on a natural 24-hour cycle called the circadian rhythm, which tells us when to sleep, eat, and be active. But today’s...
Study finds a hidden cause of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a serious brain condition that slowly affects how a person moves. It can cause shaking, stiffness, balance problems, and slow movements.
Other...
Can blood pressure pills trigger a painful skin disease?
Psoriasis is a common skin problem that affects millions of people around the world.
It causes red, itchy, and scaly patches on the skin, often...
Study finds a new cause of colorectal cancer
A new study has given scientists the most detailed look so far at the genes involved in colorectal cancer, which is one of the...
Scientists find new way to treat diabetic kidney disease
Scientists at the University of Bristol have made an exciting discovery that could help millions of people living with diabetes. Around 40% of people...
Marijuana use may triple risk of death from high blood pressure
A group of scientists from Georgia State University has found something surprising. People who use marijuana may be three times more likely to die...
Low vitamin D may trigger dangerous inflammation, study finds
Researchers from the University of South Australia have found something very important about vitamin D.
Their study shows that people with low levels of vitamin...
Common causes of vertigo explained
Vertigo is a condition that makes you feel like you or everything around you is spinning, even when there is no actual movement.
It can...
Common painkiller may not be safe for people with high blood pressure
Paracetamol is one of the most widely used medicines in the world. People often take it to ease pain or bring down a fever.
It’s...
This diabetes drug may also protect the liver, study finds
In a major new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, researchers have discovered that a group of diabetes drugs called GLP1 agonists—including the well-known...
Common blood pressure may increase risk of sudden heart stoppage
A recent study in Europe has found that a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure might raise the risk of sudden heart...
This routine vaccine may prevent heart attack and stroke
Shingles is a painful skin condition that many people don’t know much about. It’s caused by the same virus that leads to chickenpox.
After someone...
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Brain Health
Poor kidney function may increase levels of Alzheimer’s markers in blood
A new study published in the journal Neurology has found that people with poor kidney function tend to have higher levels of Alzheimer’s-related proteins...
Frailty and depression together may greatly raise dementia risk
A large international study has found that when older adults have both physical frailty and depression, their risk of developing dementia rises sharply.
The researchers...
How body-wide inflammation may quietly damage the brain
Inflammation in the body is often linked to feeling sick, tired, or feverish, but scientists have long suspected that its effects can reach much...
New drug can stop Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms start
A new drug being developed by scientists at Northwestern University may offer an exciting way to slow down or prevent Alzheimer's disease before symptoms...
Heart failure, irregular heartbeat and coronary heart disease linked to cognitive impairment
A new report from the American Heart Association reveals a strong connection between heart health and brain health.
The statement, titled “Cardiac Contributions to Brain...