Health & Wellness
Why women with diabetes may miss important health checks
Many women rely on regular health check-ups to stay well and prevent serious illness. These visits often include advice about pregnancy, birth control, and...
This cholesterol test may predict heart disease and stroke better
Heart disease develops when blood vessels become blocked by fatty deposits over time. These deposits are made up of cholesterol and other materials.
When they...
Study finds new treatment for Parkinson’s and other brain diseases
Scientists from NYU Abu Dhabi and the University of Denver have made an important discovery that could change how serious brain diseases are treated...
This robotic guide dog could talk and lead safely
Guide dogs have long helped people with vision loss move safely through the world. They can avoid obstacles, follow routes, and respond to commands.
But...
Why herbs and spices could quietly fight inflammation in your body
Chronic inflammation is a hidden problem that many people do not notice. Unlike a cut or injury, it does not always cause pain or...
Flu shot could help prevent heart disease, study shows
Heart attacks remain one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Many people know that high blood pressure, smoking, and high cholesterol increase the...
This popular supplement may slow brain injury healing
Fish oil supplements are widely used around the world. Many people take them because they believe they support heart health and protect the brain.
These...
Switching drugs may improve health in people with type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body controls blood sugar.
When blood sugar stays too high for a long time,...
Appropriate sleep and exercise may strongly reduce dementia risk
Dementia is a growing health problem around the world. Today, more than 55 million people are living with dementia, and this number is expected...
Little-used blood test may prevent heart attack and stroke better
Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in many countries, including the United States. It often develops slowly over many years as...
New brain scan method could detect Alzheimer’s better
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of memory loss and dementia. It slowly damages the brain over time, affecting memory, thinking,...
Study finds the key to lower blood sugar
Scientists have long observed that people living in high mountain regions often have better blood sugar control than those living at lower altitudes. These...
A natural compound in oranges may help fight obesity and heart disease
Obesity is a growing health problem around the world. It increases the risk of many serious conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and...
New kidney test breakthrough could detect disease earlier in older people
Routine health checkups often include simple urine tests, but these tests can reveal a great deal about your overall health. One of their most...
Scientists find surprising cause of heart disease inside blood vessels
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death across the world. In the United States alone, it is responsible for about one...
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Brain Health
Meditation can change your brain within minutes, study finds
Just a few minutes of meditation may be enough to start changing your brain. A new study suggests that the effects of meditation begin...
This cholesterol test may predict heart disease and stroke better
Heart disease develops when blood vessels become blocked by fatty deposits over time. These deposits are made up of cholesterol and other materials.
When they...
Study finds new treatment for Parkinson’s and other brain diseases
Scientists from NYU Abu Dhabi and the University of Denver have made an important discovery that could change how serious brain diseases are treated...
This popular supplement may slow brain injury healing
Fish oil supplements are widely used around the world. Many people take them because they believe they support heart health and protect the brain.
These...
Appropriate sleep and exercise may strongly reduce dementia risk
Dementia is a growing health problem around the world. Today, more than 55 million people are living with dementia, and this number is expected...