Health & Wellness
Eating earlier and fasting overnight may prevent heart disease
Scientists have long known that what we eat affects our health, but new research suggests that when we eat may be just as important.
A...
Early wake up and active lifestyles may prevent a deadly nerve disease
A new study suggests that simple daily habits—such as waking up early and staying physically active—might help lower the risk of a rare but...
Cannabis use linked to anxiety and depression, study warns
Cannabis use has become more common in recent years, especially in countries where it has been legalized.
While many people see it as a way...
A simple step may help women with advanced breast cancer live longer
Women living with metastatic breast cancer face many health challenges at the same time.
In addition to fighting cancer that has spread to other parts...
This robotic glove could reduce hand swelling by up to 25% in just 30...
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a soft robotic glove that may help people with hand swelling reduce fluid buildup safely at home.
The glove,...
Vegetarian diets may lower risks of 5 types of cancer
Many people choose vegetarian diets to improve their health, protect the environment, or for ethical reasons. Fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, and nuts are often...
How cigarettes quietly damage the eyes and cause blindness
Smoking is widely known to harm the lungs and heart, but scientists are now learning much more about how it can also damage the...
A oral diabetes pill could lower heart failure risks
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body controls blood sugar. Over time, high blood sugar can damage blood vessels...
Scientists find new drug for an invasive type of breast cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide, but many people do not realize that it is not just one...
Why Alzheimer’s tests may show more than just the disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that slowly destroys memory and thinking ability. One of the key changes in the brains of people...
The same brain protein that harms neurons may also fuel skin cancer
Scientists have discovered that a tiny protein linked to brain diseases may also play an unexpected role in skin cancer.
The protein, called alpha-synuclein, has...
Tiny brain links may hold the key to autism, scientists discover
Autism is a condition that starts very early in life and affects how a person speaks, behaves, learns, and connects with others. People with...
Study finds surprising cause of dangerous leg blood clots
Blood clots in the legs are more common and more dangerous than many people realize. This condition, called venous thrombosis, happens when blood thickens...
A new blood-thinning drug could replace aspirin for heart patients
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. For decades, aspirin has been widely used to help people with heart problems...
Study finds the real cause of muscle weakness in aging
As people grow older, many begin to notice simple changes in their bodies. Climbing stairs feels harder, carrying groceries feels heavier, and getting up...
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Brain Health
Why Alzheimer’s tests may show more than just the disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that slowly destroys memory and thinking ability. One of the key changes in the brains of people...
This lightweight exoskeleton could make walking easier after stroke
A new wearable robotic device could make walking easier for people recovering from stroke.
Engineers at the University of Utah have developed a lightweight hip...
Could a hidden lung germ quietly cause Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses of aging. It slowly destroys memory, thinking ability, and independence.
For many years, scientists have focused...
Scientists find new way to potentially reverse Alzheimer’s damage process
A new laboratory breakthrough is giving scientists a clearer view of a chemical process linked to Alzheimer’s disease—and it could help guide the design...
How a simple urinary infection can suddenly worsen dementia in older adults
Urinary tract infections, often called UTIs, are common and usually easy to treat in younger people. They can cause pain, burning during urination, and...