Health & Wellness

Study Discovers a New Dementia Treatment

Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia are among the most common causes of dementia. These conditions slowly damage the brain, causing problems with memory, thinking, language,...

New Minimally Invasive Treatment Could Help People Avoid Knee Surgery

Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of pain and disability in older adults. It develops when the protective cartilage that cushions...

How High-Cholesterol Diets Harms Your Liver Health

Doctors have long known that diets rich in cholesterol can raise LDL cholesterol levels, but scientists have not fully understood why the liver gradually...

Alcohol May Become Much Stronger After Weight-Loss Surgery

Bariatric surgery can dramatically improve health for people living with obesity. Many patients lose large amounts of weight and reduce their risk of diabetes,...

AI Can Find Hidden Sign of Sudden Cardiac Death

Every year, sudden cardiac arrest claims more than 300,000 lives in the United States. Unlike a heart attack, which is usually caused by a blocked...

Why Even Mild High Blood Pressure Can Quietly Damage Your Heart

High blood pressure is often called the "silent killer" because most people do not notice any symptoms. You can feel completely well while high blood...

The 5 Most Addictive Drugs: How They Take Control of the Brain

Addiction is not simply a lack of willpower. It is a long-term medical condition that changes the way the brain works. When a person becomes...

Could a Common Cholesterol Drug Help Protect Muscles?

Millions of people around the world take statins to lower cholesterol and aspirin to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. These medicines have...

Simple, Natural Ways to Keep Your Bones Strong

Your bones do much more than hold your body upright. They protect important organs such as your brain, heart, and lungs, store minerals like...

Scientists Discover Big Cause of Gut Inflammation

Your digestive system is home to an enormous community of tiny living organisms. This community is called the gut microbiota, or gut microbiome. It includes...

Could a Common Blood Pressure Drug Help You Live Longer?

Growing older is a natural part of life, but scientists around the world are searching for ways to help people stay healthier for longer....

Scientists Discover How to Slow Muscle Aging in Older People

Getting older often means losing muscle strength and muscle mass. This natural process, sometimes called muscle aging, affects millions of people around the world. As...

Scientists Find a Hidden Cause of Inflammation in Autoimmune Disease

Our immune system works around the clock to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other harmful germs. It also helps repair damaged tissues after injuries....

This Skin Disease May Be Warning Sign of Heart Disease

Many people think psoriasis is simply a skin condition that causes red, dry, and scaly patches. These patches can itch, crack, and sometimes become...

Common Blood Pressure Drug May Carry Higher Risks Than Doctors Thought

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems around the world. It often develops without causing noticeable symptoms, which is why...

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Brain Health

Scientists Discover an Unexpected Blood Pressure Link to Alzheimer’s Disease

Many people think of Alzheimer's disease as a disorder that only affects the brain. The disease gradually damages memory, reasoning, and the ability to...

Study Discovers a New Dementia Treatment

Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia are among the most common causes of dementia. These conditions slowly damage the brain, causing problems with memory, thinking, language,...

Do People with Dementia Know They Have It?

Dementia is one of the most feared health conditions because it slowly affects memory, thinking, language, judgment, and the ability to manage everyday life. Many...

How Ultrasound Helps Stroke-Damaged Brains Recover Movement

A stroke can change a person's life in just a few minutes. It happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked...

Could Sleeping with the TV On Increase Your Alzheimer’s Risk?

Most people know that sleep is important for health. A good night's sleep helps the body recover, supports the immune system, and allows the...