Health & Wellness
Researchers Find 8 Habits That May Prevent Diabetes
Many people worry about developing type 2 diabetes as they get older. The disease affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is becoming...
This 4-Minute Workout Could Help Older People Avoid Falls
Growing older often brings new challenges. Tasks that once felt easy, such as getting out of a chair, climbing stairs, or carrying household items,...
Infection Risk in Diabetes Has Been Overlooked for Too Long
When most people think about diabetes complications, they usually think about heart attacks, strokes, vision loss, or kidney disease.
These conditions have received enormous attention...
What Is Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome?
Many people think of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and kidney disease as separate medical problems.
In reality, they are often closely connected. A person who...
Tiny Chest Patch May Help Detect Heart Disease Earlier
A team of engineers and health researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) has developed a tiny wearable device that could change...
Why Millions of Older Adults May Be Missing Out on Life-Saving Blood Pressure Treatment
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in older adults. It is often called a “silent killer” because many people...
Benefits and Risks of Two Popular Cholesterol Drugs
High cholesterol is one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease, the leading cause of death worldwide.
When levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol,...
Can a Simple Sound Help Fight Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. It is a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory, thinking...
Scientists Find a New Weak Spot That May Stop Prostate Cancer
A team of researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine has uncovered a promising new way to fight prostate cancer, one of the most...
Cheap Hospital Drug Could Stop Heart Attacks Before They Start
For more than a century, heart disease has remained one of the leading causes of death in the United States and many other countries.
Heart...
Common Fat in Palm Oil May Leave Cancer Cells Ready to Spread
A team of researchers at IRB Barcelona has discovered that a common type of fat found in palm oil may help some cancers spread...
8 Powerful Vegetables Can Naturally Help Lower High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems around the world.
Millions of people live with this condition,...
These Early Warning Signs of Heart Artery Blockages Could Save Your Life
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Millions of people develop problems with the blood vessels that supply oxygen and...
Could This Health Issue Be an Early Clue to Deadly Pancreatic Cancer?
A new study from scientists at Boston Medical Center has uncovered an unexpected connection that could help doctors detect one of the deadliest forms...
More Than Half of Americans Are Living with This Brain Disorder
A major new study has found that diseases and disorders affecting the brain and nervous system are far more common than many people realize.
Researchers...
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Brain Health
A Simple Device May Help Prevent Dementia
As people grow older, many changes occur in the body. Vision may become weaker, joints may become stiffer, and hearing often becomes less sharp.
For...
Can a Simple Sound Help Fight Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. It is a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory, thinking...
Could a Common Nutrient Fight Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and affects millions of people worldwide. It is a progressive brain disorder that slowly damages...
Could Common Drugs Quietly Increase Your Risk of Memory Loss?
Many people take medications every day without thinking much about how they might affect their brain health in the future.
Medicines can help control symptoms,...
Large Global Study Links Hearing Aids to Lower Dementia Risk
Millions of older adults around the world live with hearing loss. Many see it as an annoying part of getting older, something that makes...