Health & Wellness
Chronic kidney disease is now a leading global killer, study finds
A new global study reveals that chronic kidney disease is affecting more people than ever before, with nearly 788 million individuals worldwide now living...
6 best breads for people with heart disease
Heart disease is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
One of the most significant risk factors for heart disease is a diet...
5 vitamins that could prevent complication in diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
It is characterized by high blood sugar levels, which can lead to a variety...
3 grams of omega-3s a day keep high blood pressure at bay
In a study from Macau University of Science and Technology, scientists found about 3 grams daily of omega-3 fatty acids, consumed in foods or...
A 3-minute brainwave test may detect Alzheimer’s years earlier
Researchers from the University of Bath have developed a quick and easy brainwave test that can spot signs of memory problems linked to Alzheimer’s...
How mindfulness may help prevent opioid addiction
Our bodies are always talking to us. When we are hungry, our stomachs growl.
When we’re cold, we shiver. When we feel pain, we try...
Can cannabis help protect the liver in heavy alcohol drinking?
A new study involving more than 66,000 adults in the United States has found that people who drink heavily and also use cannabis may...
New study shows success in preventing esophageal cancer
Researchers at Trinity St James's Cancer Institute (TSJCI) have shown that a national registry for Barrett’s Esophagus in Ireland is making a real difference...
Scientists discover a new way to protect against Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common and devastating brain disorders in the world. It slowly destroys memory, thinking ability, and even basic...
Diabetes is the top cause of chronic Kidney disease
Diabetes is a condition that affects how the body uses sugar, which is also known as glucose. Glucose is the main source of energy...
Chronic stress may raise stroke risk in these people
A new study has found that young women who live with ongoing stress may have a higher risk of stroke.
The research, published in the...
Focused ultrasound may help brain cancer patients live longer
A new clinical trial has brought hope to people with glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer.
Researchers at the University of Maryland School...
Treating sleep apnea may help prevent Parkinson’s, study shows
A new study has found that people who don’t treat their sleep apnea have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
The good news is...
Most people with high blood pressure don’t use this surprisingly simple fix
Salt substitutes could be a simple and low-cost way to help people lower their blood pressure, but very few people in the United States...
People with lower levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol have higher diabetes risk
A new study from researchers at the University of Naples "Federico II" has found that people with lower levels of LDL cholesterol—the type often...
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Brain Health
Sleep loss may speed up brain aging and memory loss, study finds
A new study shows that people with chronic insomnia may face faster memory loss and thinking problems as they age. Chronic insomnia means having...
A 3-minute brainwave test may detect Alzheimer’s years earlier
Researchers from the University of Bath have developed a quick and easy brainwave test that can spot signs of memory problems linked to Alzheimer’s...
Scientists discover a new way to protect against Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common and devastating brain disorders in the world. It slowly destroys memory, thinking ability, and even basic...
Chronic stress may raise stroke risk in these people
A new study has found that young women who live with ongoing stress may have a higher risk of stroke.
The research, published in the...
Scientists find a hidden brain trigger of dementia
Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine have made an exciting discovery that could lead to new treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's and frontotemporal dementia.
They found...