Health & Wellness
Why strict diets are a bad idea for long-term weight loss
Those hoping to lose weight this year might be tempted to try to a diet challenge in the hopes of kick-starting their weight loss....
Exercise, meditation, nature walks and more all can boost mental health
As the new year begins, many people are looking for ways to feel better, healthier, and more balanced.
But with so many options—like going to...
Chat-based crisis support can help prevent teen suicide
Suicide is one of the main causes of death among teenagers. Yet, many young people don’t get the mental health care they need when...
Smoking cessation drug could help treat cannabis use disorder in men
A new study has found that varenicline, a medication commonly used to help people quit smoking, may also help reduce cannabis use in people...
Sleeping less than 7 hours could shorten your life, study confirms
Getting enough sleep every night might be more important for a long life than many people think.
New research from Oregon Health & Science University...
Are processed fats in daily food really bad for your heart?
For many years, people have been warned to stay away from processed foods, especially those that contain industrially made fats. These fats are often...
New drug combo could help treat tough lung cancer
A group of scientists at the Medical University of Vienna has found a new and promising way to treat a common and hard-to-treat type...
Chronic pancreatic inflammation linked to early development of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is rare, but it remains one of the deadliest forms of cancer. Its early symptoms are often vague or go unnoticed, and...
Spikes in blood sugar after meals may raise Alzheimer’s risk
Doctors have known for a long time that type 2 diabetes and high blood sugar can lead to poor brain health and raise the...
How brown fat could help control high blood pressure
Obesity often leads to high blood pressure, and high blood pressure can cause heart disease, which is the leading cause of death around the...
New blood test could help track brain damage after stroke
Strokes are serious medical emergencies that can cause lasting damage to the brain. Until now, doctors have mostly relied on brain scans like CT...
AI system can detect early signs of cognitive decline
A research team from Mass General Brigham has built one of the first fully independent artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can detect signs of...
This widely used cholesterol drug may harm kidneys
A new study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology has raised concerns about the possible side effects of a cholesterol...
Why vitamin D is so important for older people
As we get older, staying healthy becomes more important. One key nutrient that helps older people stay strong and well is vitamin D.
This vitamin...
What are the causes of resistant high blood pressure?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue that affects millions of people. It happens when the force of blood...
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Brain Health
Alzheimer’s drug shows promise for treating sickle cell anemia
A drug that has long been used to treat Alzheimer’s disease might also help people living with sickle cell anemia, according to new research...
Spikes in blood sugar after meals may raise Alzheimer’s risk
Doctors have known for a long time that type 2 diabetes and high blood sugar can lead to poor brain health and raise the...
New blood test could help track brain damage after stroke
Strokes are serious medical emergencies that can cause lasting damage to the brain. Until now, doctors have mostly relied on brain scans like CT...
AI system can detect early signs of cognitive decline
A research team from Mass General Brigham has built one of the first fully independent artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can detect signs of...
A spoonful of peanut butter could help detect Alzheimer’s early
Doctors may one day use peanut butter to help detect Alzheimer’s disease, thanks to a creative and low-cost idea from scientists at the University...