Health & Wellness
Memory problems do not predict depression relapse
Many people who live with depression describe a frustrating feeling often called “brain fog.”
They may struggle to focus, forget information, lose mental sharpness, or...
Brain decline is not a normal part of aging, study shows
For many years, people believed that getting older automatically meant losing mental sharpness.
Forgetfulness, slower thinking, and reduced concentration were often accepted as unavoidable parts...
What you should know about hantavirus
Hantavirus is a serious disease that many people know very little about, yet it has caused deadly outbreaks in different parts of the world.
Health...
Almost every American tested had ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood
A huge new study has found that nearly every blood sample tested contained PFAS, a group of chemicals often called “forever chemicals” because they...
The days after an opioid overdose may be the most dangerous
Surviving an opioid overdose is often seen as a second chance at life. But a major new study suggests that the period immediately after...
Why Americans are dying earlier than people in other wealthy countries
A major new study has found that people in the United States are dying at much higher rates than people in other wealthy countries,...
Lithium may help the brain slow down suicidal thoughts
Suicide remains one of the most serious public health problems in the world. Every year, millions of people struggle with suicidal thoughts, and many...
WHO says cruise ship hantavirus outbreak poses very low risk to the public
The World Health Organization has tried to calm public fears after a deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship traveling across the Atlantic...
Gut inflammation may rewire the ‘second brain,’ triggering lasting motility problems
Many people living with inflammatory bowel disease experience a frustrating problem. Even after their condition is treated and inflammation improves, they continue to have...
Garlic compound may help older people have stronger muscles
As people grow older, many begin to notice a gradual loss of strength, energy, and physical ability. Walking may become slower, climbing stairs may...
Common asthma drug may help reverse dangerous fatty liver disease
A medicine that has been used for decades to treat asthma may one day help people with a serious liver disease that affects millions...
Your driving habits may reveal hidden memory problems before doctor notices
Many older adults continue driving well into their later years, and for good reason. Driving allows people to stay independent, visit family and friends,...
Home temperature may affect dementia risk in older people
A recent study suggests that the temperature inside a person’s home may have a bigger effect on brain health than many people realize, especially...
Five everyday habits that may damage your liver over time
The liver is one of the busiest and most important organs in the human body. It works around the clock to keep people healthy.
The...
Why calcium could be the key to high blood pressure treatment
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common and dangerous health problems in the world. Millions of people live with...
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Brain Health
Your driving habits may reveal hidden memory problems before doctor notices
Many older adults continue driving well into their later years, and for good reason. Driving allows people to stay independent, visit family and friends,...
Home temperature may affect dementia risk in older people
A recent study suggests that the temperature inside a person’s home may have a bigger effect on brain health than many people realize, especially...
How much coffee do you need for heart attack and stroke protection?
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Millions of people start their mornings with a cup of coffee to feel...
Some ‘dementia’ cases may actually be curable
A new study from Cedars-Sinai has revealed an unexpected discovery that could change the lives of some people diagnosed with a serious form of...
Old coffee grounds can be a weapon against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Millions of people around the world live with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Huntington’s disease.
These illnesses slowly damage the brain...