Health & Wellness
Losing Sense of Smell and Taste Can Be as Devastating as Parkinson’s and stroke
Most people rarely think about their sense of smell or taste.
The smell of fresh coffee, the taste of a favorite family recipe, or the...
Birth Control Pills Linked to a Higher Risk of Binge Eating
Combined oral contraceptives, often called birth control pills, are among the most widely used medications for women around the world.
Millions of women take them...
New electronic ‘nose’ can tell when your food is spoiled
Many people rely on the sniff test to decide whether food is still safe to eat.
If milk smells fine or leftovers don't seem off,...
Can Probiotics Help Reduce Depression in Older People?
Depression is not a normal part of aging, yet it affects millions of older adults around the world. Many older people experience sadness, loss...
Even Moderate Alcohol Drinking May Raise Pancreatic Cancer Risk
For many people, having a glass of wine with dinner or a beer with friends feels like a normal part of life. Alcohol is...
This Weight-Loss Diet May Also Fight Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases
Most people know the ketogenic diet as a popular way to lose weight. Celebrities, athletes, and people trying to improve their health have embraced...
Study Finds a Hidden Cause of Heart Attacks and Strokes
As people grow older, changes occur throughout the body. Some cells become damaged by stress, disease, environmental exposures, or simply the aging process itself....
Which Weight-Loss Drug Works Best?
Medicines that help people lose weight have transformed the treatment of obesity in just a few years.
Many people who struggled with weight for decades...
Could More Daylight Help Lower Dementia Risk?
Dementia is one of the fastest-growing health challenges in the world. Millions of people are currently living with the condition, and the number is...
Scientists Find a New Way to Fight Alzheimer’s After 20 Years of Research
Alzheimer's disease gradually steals memories, independence, and quality of life from millions of people worldwide.
Despite decades of research, scientists still struggle to find treatments...
AI Could Help Detect Heart Disease Earlier and More Accurately
Heart disease remains the world's biggest killer. Every year, nearly 18 million people die from cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks, heart failure, and...
Your Muscles May Secretly Help Protect You from Cancer as You Age
Most people think of muscles as the parts of the body that help us walk, climb stairs, lift objects, and stay physically active. However,...
Why Coffee May Be Risky for Kidney Health in Some People
Coffee is one of the world's most popular drinks. Millions of people start their day with a cup of coffee and rely on caffeine...
Could Cocoa Be a Natural Way to Keep Blood Vessels Healthy?
Many people enjoy chocolate as an occasional treat, but scientists have long been interested in another question: could ingredients found in cocoa actually help...
Scientists Discover a Hidden Cause of Tough High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people around the world and is one of the leading causes of serious illness...
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Brain Health
Losing Sense of Smell and Taste Can Be as Devastating as Parkinson’s and stroke
Most people rarely think about their sense of smell or taste.
The smell of fresh coffee, the taste of a favorite family recipe, or the...
This Weight-Loss Diet May Also Fight Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases
Most people know the ketogenic diet as a popular way to lose weight. Celebrities, athletes, and people trying to improve their health have embraced...
Study Finds a Hidden Cause of Heart Attacks and Strokes
As people grow older, changes occur throughout the body. Some cells become damaged by stress, disease, environmental exposures, or simply the aging process itself....
Could More Daylight Help Lower Dementia Risk?
Dementia is one of the fastest-growing health challenges in the world. Millions of people are currently living with the condition, and the number is...
Scientists Find a New Way to Fight Alzheimer’s After 20 Years of Research
Alzheimer's disease gradually steals memories, independence, and quality of life from millions of people worldwide.
Despite decades of research, scientists still struggle to find treatments...