Health & Wellness
Small dose of antibiotic could help treat panic attacks
Panic attacks can feel overwhelming and out of control. People who experience them often describe a sudden wave of fear, along with physical symptoms...
Hidden weakness found in pancreatic cancer offers new hope for treatment
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most serious and difficult cancers to treat. It often develops quietly, with few symptoms in the early stages.
By...
Weight-loss drugs work best when taken without breaks
Medications designed to help people lose weight, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, have gained widespread attention in recent years. These drugs belong to a...
New research finds a safer way to reduce breast cancer risk
Preventing breast cancer is an important goal in modern medicine. Doctors have long used medications to lower risk, especially for women who have a...
Simple blood test could help doctors predict severe heart failure
Heart disease can take many different forms, and some types are harder to detect and manage than others.
One of these is a condition called...
Early signs of Alzheimer’s may appear in your 50s, long before symptoms begin
Many people believe Alzheimer’s disease starts when memory problems become obvious. But a new study from Mayo Clinic suggests that this is not the...
Many older people miss out on proper blood pressure treatment, study warns
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a very common health problem, especially among older adults. It happens when the force of blood pushing...
These foods can slowly harm kidneys in older people
Your kidneys are small organs, but they play a very big role in keeping your body healthy. Every day, they clean your blood by...
Why your thyroid matters more to your heart than you think—and what can go...
The thyroid is a small gland in your neck, but it has a very important job in your body. It is shaped like a...
Low vitamin B12 may cause inflammation, study suggests
A recent study has found a strong connection between low levels of vitamin B12 and ongoing inflammation in the body.
This finding is important because...
Why the top blood pressure number may matter more for your heart than we...
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Many people live with it without...
Major causes of young-onset dementia you need to know
When most people hear the word dementia, they often think of older adults. Many imagine it as a condition that only happens late in...
Scientists find a way to reverse arthritis
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint diseases in the world, especially among older adults.
It affects millions of people and can make simple...
These drugs can raise your blood pressure without you knowing
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common health condition that affects millions of people around the world.
It happens when the...
Study discovers a hidden cause of heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and many other countries. It includes serious conditions such as heart attacks...
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Brain Health
Hidden stress may quietly cause memory loss in older people
As people grow older, keeping memory and thinking skills strong becomes very important. Many families worry about memory loss and conditions like dementia.
While age...
Too much salt may cause faster memory loss in men
Salt is a common part of everyday food. It is used to add flavor and also helps the body perform important functions, such as...
Early signs of Alzheimer’s may appear in your 50s, long before symptoms begin
Many people believe Alzheimer’s disease starts when memory problems become obvious. But a new study from Mayo Clinic suggests that this is not the...
Major causes of young-onset dementia you need to know
When most people hear the word dementia, they often think of older adults. Many imagine it as a condition that only happens late in...
Study finds a new cause of memory loss in older people
As people grow older, it is very common to notice small changes in memory. Many people forget names, lose track of where they put...