Health & Wellness
Simple Health Checks May Show Your Real Age
A bathroom scale, a measuring tape and a few questions about lifestyle may tell more about future disease risk than an expensive test that...
These Gene Changes May Greatly Raise Alzheimer’s Risk
Scientists have uncovered new clues about a gene that may help protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease.
The findings suggest that when this gene stops...
New Electronic Skin Could Help Prosthetic Limbs Feel Touch and Temperature
People using prosthetic limbs may one day be able to feel pressure, temperature and even differences between surfaces thanks to a new type of...
80% of Young Adults Already Show Early Heart, Kidney and Metabolic Disease Signs
Being young does not necessarily mean the heart and blood vessels are free of health risks.
New research involving adults with an average age of...
Sugary Drinks May Carry a Hidden Cancer Risk
A daily soda, sports drink or glass of sugary punch may carry a health risk that researchers have only recently begun to explore.
A long-running...
Can a Daily Avocado Improve Heart Health?
Improving heart health does not always require dramatic lifestyle changes.
According to a new Penn State study, one simple habit may make a small but...
Natural Compound May Help a Stiff Heart Relax
Scientists have found that a natural substance made by the body after eating certain foods may help the heart relax and work better in...
8-Hour Eating Window Shows Promise in Type 1 Diabetes
A simple change in when people eat may help some adults with type 1 diabetes improve their blood sugar, according to an early clinical...
Do Cholesterol Drugs Statins Still Matter After Age 75?
Should an otherwise stable 80-year-old keep taking a cholesterol pill that may have been started decades earlier?
A new clinical trial suggests the answer may...
Nicotine Can Harm the Heart on Its Own
Nicotine is often discussed mainly as the chemical that makes cigarettes and other tobacco products addictive.
But a major scientific review argues that nicotine itself...
Belly Fat May Matter More Than Weight in Older People
A new study suggests that body weight alone may not tell the full story about health in older adults.
Researchers found that older people with...
Brain Stimulation May Reduce Parkinson’s Symptoms
For someone living with Parkinson’s disease, the hardest symptoms are not always the ones other people can see.
Depression, anxiety, and a deep loss of...
A Mouth Rinse May Reveal Hidden Cancer
The microbes living in the mouth may contain surprising clues about cancers much farther down the digestive system.
A new study suggests that patterns of...
Long Meal Intervals May Increase Early Death Risk in Older People
Going for long periods without eating has become popular in recent years, with some people using fasting schedules in hopes of improving weight, blood...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease May Harm the Lungs
Inflammatory bowel disease is best known for causing problems in the digestive system, but its effects do not always stop there.
A new study suggests...
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Brain Health
These Gene Changes May Greatly Raise Alzheimer’s Risk
Scientists have uncovered new clues about a gene that may help protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease.
The findings suggest that when this gene stops...
Dementia and Stroke Risks May Start from Mental Health Issues
Dementia in a person in their thirties is rare, but a new study has uncovered a surprising pattern.
Younger adults with severe mental illness were...
Big Stroke Signs You Should Never Ignore
A stroke can begin in seconds, and every minute that follows matters.
It happens when part of the brain suddenly loses its normal blood supply,...
Your Home Temperature May Affect Dementia Risk
The temperature inside your home may affect more than comfort. A study of older adults found that people had the fewest problems paying attention...
The Kind of Exercise You Do May Matter for Dementia
Moving your body is generally good for your health, but new research suggests that all physical activity may not have the same relationship with...