Health & Wellness
New wearable device can detect hidden stress before you feel it
Engineers at Northwestern University have created a small wearable device that can detect stress hidden deep inside the body, even before a person may...
Scientists discover faster way to build new medicines by swapping atoms in molecules
Chemists at University of Chicago have developed a new chemical technique that could make it much easier and faster to create future medicines.
The breakthrough...
Ultra-sensitive test could improve diagnosis of this dementia
Dementia affects tens of millions of people around the world and is becoming more common as life expectancy increases.
The condition causes a gradual decline...
This daily walking goal may prevent weight regain after dieting
Many people successfully lose weight through dieting, but keeping the weight off often becomes the hardest part of the journey.
Researchers estimate that most people...
Why insulin-producing cells eventually struggle in type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes has become one of the biggest global health problems of modern times. More than half a billion people worldwide are currently...
Single dose of magic mushroom may ease depression within days
A growing number of scientists are studying whether psychedelic substances could help treat mental health disorders.
One of the most researched substances is psilocybin, a...
Simple walking habit after surgery may strongly improve recovery, study finds
Recovering from surgery can be difficult for many patients. Some people heal quickly and return home within a few days, while others experience pain,...
New brain stimulation could help treat Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a serious brain disorder that slowly affects movement over time. Millions of people around the world live with this condition.
It can...
Most weight lost with popular obesity drugs comes from fat, not muscle
Obesity affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is now considered one of the biggest public health problems of modern times.
Carrying too much...
New therapy could help doctors fight deadly blood cancers
Aggressive blood cancers such as acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome remain among the hardest cancers to treat successfully.
These diseases affect the bone marrow,...
Your body’s ‘true age’ may reveal hidden dementia risk
A person’s real risk of dementia may depend not only on how old they are, but also on how old their body appears biologically.
That...
15 minutes of this ancient Chinese exercise could lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure affects billions of people worldwide and remains one of the leading causes of heart disease and stroke.
Many patients rely on medication...
Doctors warn about early heart failure signs many people ignore
Heart failure is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people around the world. Despite its frightening name, heart failure does not mean...
Tiny change in the pancreas could be an early warning sign of deadly cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers in the world. Doctors often call it a “silent” disease because many people do not...
Eating breakfast later could be a warning sign of early death
As people grow older, many parts of daily life begin to change. Sleep patterns may shift, energy levels may become lower, and eating habits...
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Brain Health
Poor sleep may age your brain, heart, and immune system faster
Scientists have long warned that poor sleep can damage health, but new research suggests the effects may reach far deeper into the body than...
Ultra-sensitive test could improve diagnosis of this dementia
Dementia affects tens of millions of people around the world and is becoming more common as life expectancy increases.
The condition causes a gradual decline...
Your body’s ‘true age’ may reveal hidden dementia risk
A person’s real risk of dementia may depend not only on how old they are, but also on how old their body appears biologically.
That...
Some dementia cases may actually be curable brain conditions
A recent study from Cedars-Sinai has revealed a surprising discovery that could change the lives of some people diagnosed with a severe form of...
Simple blood test may predict dementia risk years earlier
Scientists have long known that growing older is one of the biggest risk factors for dementia. However, not everyone ages in the same way.
Some...