Health & Wellness
Women With Parkinson’s May Face a Hidden Alzheimer’s Risk
Scientists are discovering that diseases affecting the brain do not always affect men and women in exactly the same way.
Parkinson's disease is a long-term...
New Heart Failure Pill Shows Early Promise in Human Study
Heart failure is a long-term condition that affects millions of people around the world. It does not mean the heart has stopped working.
Instead, it...
New Minimally Invasive Procedure Brings Lasting Relief for Painful Knee Arthritis
Millions of people live with knee pain every day, and for many, available treatments eventually stop working.
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis...
A New Cause of Brain Cell Death in Alzheimer’s and Frontotemporal Dementia
For decades, scientists studying Alzheimer's disease have seen the same troubling pattern.
Harmful proteins collect inside brain cells, memory gets worse, thinking becomes more difficult,...
AI Predicts Dangerous Low Blood Sugar Before It Happens
Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of healthcare, helping doctors detect diseases earlier and make better treatment decisions.
Low blood sugar, also called...
Low Vitamin B12 May Cause Hidden Inflammation
Inflammation is the body's natural way of protecting itself from injury and infection. When you cut your finger or catch a cold, your immune...
Low Vitamin D May Make Inflammatory Bowel Disease Worse
Vitamin D is best known for helping the body build strong bones and teeth, but scientists are learning that this important nutrient does much...
These Medicines Could Be Raising Your Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects millions of people around the world.
It is one of the leading causes of heart attacks, strokes, heart...
Where Alzheimer’s Disease Hits Hardest in the U.S.
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest health challenges facing older adults around the world. It slowly damages the brain, causing memory loss, confusion,...
Common Surgery Drug Taken at Night May Harm Your Heart
Millions of people around the world receive medicines before surgery to help them relax and reduce anxiety.
One of the most commonly used medicines is...
Could Lower Blood Pressure Targets Help Older Adults Live Longer?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common long-term health problems in the world.
Millions of people live with it, and...
Stopping Depression Drugs Can Cause Strong Withdrawal Symptoms
Millions of people around the world take antidepressant medicines to help treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.
These medicines can improve daily life...
New Clue Could Slow Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia
Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common brain disorders in the world. It mainly affects older adults, although some people develop it at...
Scientists Find the Root Cause of Deadliest Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest cancers affecting women. Around the world, thousands of women lose their lives to this disease every year...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Increase Risk of Dangerous Side Effects
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the world's most common long-term health conditions. Millions of people take medicine every day...
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Brain Health
Women With Parkinson’s May Face a Hidden Alzheimer’s Risk
Scientists are discovering that diseases affecting the brain do not always affect men and women in exactly the same way.
Parkinson's disease is a long-term...
A New Cause of Brain Cell Death in Alzheimer’s and Frontotemporal Dementia
For decades, scientists studying Alzheimer's disease have seen the same troubling pattern.
Harmful proteins collect inside brain cells, memory gets worse, thinking becomes more difficult,...
Where Alzheimer’s Disease Hits Hardest in the U.S.
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest health challenges facing older adults around the world. It slowly damages the brain, causing memory loss, confusion,...
New Clue Could Slow Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia
Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common brain disorders in the world. It mainly affects older adults, although some people develop it at...
Could Hearing Aids Lower Dementia Risk?
Hearing aids are usually prescribed to improve hearing, but new research suggests they may also help protect the brain in a specific group of...