Health & Wellness
Common depression drugs may increase risk of death
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, affecting millions of people around the world. Many people with depression take antidepressants to...
Common drugs may quietly increase your dementia risk
As we get older, it’s common to notice changes in memory or thinking. Sometimes it’s just small things, like forgetting where you put your...
This popular snack could harm your heart and blood pressure after 40
Black licorice is a sweet treat that many people enjoy, especially during holidays. It tastes strong and unique, and for some, it brings back...
Scientists discover deep cause of alcohol addiction in the brain
Alcohol addiction is one of the most serious and common mental health problems around the world. It affects millions of people and causes major...
How even slightly high blood pressure can harm your heart
High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer.” That’s because it usually has no clear warning signs, but it can quietly damage the...
People with chronic kidney disease need better health guidelines
A new study from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine shows that U.S. doctors who treat kidney disease need better support and guidelines...
Improving blood flow to the brain may not boost cognitive skills
A new study has found that improving blood flow to the brain by opening a narrowed neck artery may not help patients think more...
One-size-fits-all AI mental health treatment does not work
Researchers at George Mason University have found that AI tools used to recommend antidepressants work better when they consider a patient’s race and background.
Their...
New strength training could boost muscles and metabolism in type 2 diabetes
Strength training is well known for its benefits: it builds muscles, helps control blood sugar levels, and lowers the risk of heart disease.
But for...
New minimally invasive technique could treat moderate-to-severe sleep apnea
In under 90 minutes, a new, less invasive procedure has shown it can improve breathing in people with sleep apnea.
The method, called percutaneous hypoglossal...
Ultra-processed foods may shorten lives of cancer survivors
Ultraprocessed foods are becoming more common in diets around the world, but growing evidence suggests they may be harmful—especially for people who have survived...
New brain scan may help detect Parkinson’s disease earlier
Parkinson's disease affects over 1.1 million people in the U.S. It slowly damages the brain cells responsible for controlling movement.
By the time symptoms like...
4 in 5 Americans have uncontrolled high blood pressure
A new study has found that four out of five American adults with high blood pressure are not keeping it under control. This puts...
1 in 3 dementia cases linked to diseases outside the brain
Dementia is often linked to problems in the brain, like Alzheimer's disease or strokes. But new research shows that in about one-third of cases,...
Mediterranean diet may lower risks of all types of strokes
Following a Mediterranean diet may help reduce the risk of stroke in women, according to a large study published in Neurology Open Access.
While the...
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Brain Health
Scientists discover a big hidden cause of memory loss
Scientists at the University of Washington have discovered that keeping the brain healthy as we age depends a lot on something called the blood-brain...
Common drugs may quietly increase your dementia risk
As we get older, it’s common to notice changes in memory or thinking. Sometimes it’s just small things, like forgetting where you put your...
Improving blood flow to the brain may not boost cognitive skills
A new study has found that improving blood flow to the brain by opening a narrowed neck artery may not help patients think more...
1 in 3 dementia cases linked to diseases outside the brain
Dementia is often linked to problems in the brain, like Alzheimer's disease or strokes. But new research shows that in about one-third of cases,...
Mediterranean diet may lower risks of all types of strokes
Following a Mediterranean diet may help reduce the risk of stroke in women, according to a large study published in Neurology Open Access.
While the...