Health & Wellness
Simple Meal Timing Habit Could Can Help people keep weight off for a year
Many people successfully lose weight during a diet, only to gain it back within months. This pattern is so common that doctors often say...
Common Constipation Drug Could Improve Memory in Depression
Many people think recovery from depression means feeling happier again.
However, for many patients, problems with memory, attention, and concentration continue for months or even...
Scientists create AI mosquito detector that could help prevent malaria and dengue
A researcher at the University of Wollongong has developed a small, low-cost device that can identify dangerous mosquitoes simply by listening to the sound...
Obesity May Be Behind Far More Cancer Cases Than Anyone Realized
Carrying extra body weight has long been linked to a higher risk of several types of cancer. Scientists have known about this connection for...
This Constipation Drug May Clear Brain Fog in Depression
Depression is more than feeling sad.
Many people continue to struggle with poor memory, trouble concentrating, and mental "brain fog" even after their mood has...
Simple Blood Test May Predict Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Appear
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and slowly damages memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out everyday tasks.
Scientists know that...
Watching Too Much TV in Midlife May Age Your Brain Faster
Many people grew up hearing that watching too much television would 'rot your brain.' While that saying is exaggerated, a new study suggests there...
New Therapy May Increase Survival in Deadly Brain Cancer
Glioblastoma is one of the most difficult cancers to treat. It attacks the brain, grows rapidly, and almost always returns after treatment.
Doctors have made...
Why the Mediterranean Diet Is So Good for Your Heart and Brain
Doctors have recommended the Mediterranean diet for decades because it is linked to longer life and lower rates of many diseases.
Scientists have now discovered...
Hidden Eye Cleaning System Could Help Prevent Blindness
Scientists have made a discovery that could change how doctors understand some of the world's most common eye diseases.
Researchers from the University of British...
Exercise May Rewire Your Heart’s Nerves, Study Shows
Exercise has long been recommended as one of the best ways to keep the heart healthy.
It strengthens the heart muscle, improves blood circulation, and...
Why Alzheimer’s Disease May Steal Your Sleep
Scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why people with Alzheimer's disease often struggle to sleep, and the discovery could eventually lead to new treatments.
Instead...
Why Long-Term Use of Anxiety and Sleep Drugs May Harm the Brain
Anxiety and sleep problems affect millions of people around the world. Doctors often prescribe medicines called benzodiazepines to help people feel calmer or sleep...
This ‘Off Switch’ in the Body Could Stop Chronic Inflammation
Inflammation is one of the body's natural defenses. When you get a cut or catch an infection, your immune system creates short-term inflammation to...
Scientists Find a Surprising Blood Pressure Change After Quitting Smoking
Many people believe that stopping nicotine products will quickly improve heart health.
While quitting is still considered one of the best choices for long-term health,...
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Brain Health
This New Pill May Treat Alzheimer’s Disease Better
Scientists are increasingly learning that Alzheimer's disease begins many years before memory problems become obvious.
During this early period, harmful changes slowly build up inside...
Simple Blood Test May Predict Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Appear
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and slowly damages memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out everyday tasks.
Scientists know that...
Watching Too Much TV in Midlife May Age Your Brain Faster
Many people grew up hearing that watching too much television would 'rot your brain.' While that saying is exaggerated, a new study suggests there...
Why Alzheimer’s Disease May Steal Your Sleep
Scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why people with Alzheimer's disease often struggle to sleep, and the discovery could eventually lead to new treatments.
Instead...
Natural Sleep Hormone May Also Help Prevent Dementia
Melatonin is best known as the natural hormone that helps control our sleep and wake cycle. The brain releases more melatonin at night, telling...