Health & Wellness
Daily scans during prostate cancer treatment may help reduce side effects
Scientists have discovered that routine scans taken during prostate cancer radiotherapy may do more than just help guide treatment.
These daily scans, which are already...
Common chemicals may be harming your gut bacteria
A new study has found that many everyday chemicals can harm the good bacteria living in your gut.
These bacteria are important for keeping your...
Rotten egg gas could be the secret to treating nail fungus
Nail infections are common and frustrating. They are often caused by fungi, though sometimes bacteria can be involved. These infections affect about 4 to...
Epilepsy can increase death risk in these people
A major new study has found that people living with both epilepsy and intellectual disabilities are dying much too young, often due to missed...
Cannabis edibles are a major cause of car crash, study finds
A new study from the University of Saskatchewan has found that most young people who use cannabis crash in a driving simulation after eating...
Simple blood test may better predict heart disease risk
For nearly 60 years, doctors have measured blood cholesterol to identify who may be at risk of heart disease.
But a large new study from...
Scientists find how to reverse drug resistance in prostate cancer
Researchers at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC) have made an important discovery about why some prostate cancer treatments stop working.
Their findings, published...
Brazilian plant could reduce inflammation and arthritis, study finds
Researchers in Brazil have discovered that a native plant known as Joseph’s Coat (Alternanthera littoralis) may be useful in treating inflammation, pain, and arthritis.
The...
Is Narcissism a unique American personality trait?
Many people believe that narcissism is mainly an American problem.
This idea often comes from movies, television shows, popular books, and even news stories that...
Study finds big cause of drug resistance in pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the world. Each year, about half a million people are diagnosed with it, and nearly...
Why calcium and vitamin D supplements so important to older people
Once we reach our 50s, it's important to pay closer attention to our intake of calcium and vitamin D.
These two nutrients play a major...
AI can spot missed Alzheimer’s diagnoses in medical records
Researchers at UCLA have created a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that may help find people with undiagnosed Alzheimer’s disease by looking at their...
Too much coffee may harm people with severe high blood pressure
A new study has found that drinking two or more cups of coffee a day may double the risk of dying from heart disease...
Why kidney disease often leads to heart problems
People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often have a higher risk of heart problems. CKD happens when the kidneys slowly stop working properly and...
This blood pressure number critical to stroke prevention, study finds
A new study from the University of Miami has revealed an important link between blood pressure and brain health, especially for people over 50.
The...
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AI can spot missed Alzheimer’s diagnoses in medical records
Researchers at UCLA have created a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that may help find people with undiagnosed Alzheimer’s disease by looking at their...
This blood pressure number critical to stroke prevention, study finds
A new study from the University of Miami has revealed an important link between blood pressure and brain health, especially for people over 50.
The...
New test may detect Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia before symptoms start
Lewy body disease may not be a well-known condition, but it causes two serious brain disorders—Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
These illnesses affect a...
Shocking new cause of stroke discovered by scientists
In a surprising discovery, scientists from the University of California, Irvine, have found a brand-new reason why brain bleeds happen.
This finding goes against what...
New drug may help stop Alzheimer’s at its root
Most research on Alzheimer’s disease has focused on the buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain.
But a new study from Yale School of Medicine...