Health & Wellness
First-ever oral drug could prevent frontotemporal dementia
A new oral treatment is offering hope for people at risk of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a serious brain disease that currently has no approved...
Simple painkiller may stop deadly pancreatic cancer from spreading
The pancreas is a small but important organ in the body. It helps with digestion and controls blood sugar levels.
Sadly, it is also the...
Scientists find how to reverse prediabetes
Prediabetes has often been seen as a warning sign that a person is on their way to developing type 2 diabetes.
But new research from...
Can cholesterol drug statins really help you live longer?
Statins are widely used medicines that help lower cholesterol and protect the heart. Many people wonder whether taking statins can actually help them live...
Study finds important cause of Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia are two serious illnesses that affect the brain. They cause problems with movement, such as shaking, stiffness, and...
New research suggests a natural way to lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of the world’s most common health problems, especially as people get older.
It raises the risk of heart attacks, strokes,...
Simple foods that help lower stroke risk
A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain suddenly stops, either because a blood vessel is blocked or because it bursts.
When this happens,...
Too much vitamin D may affect your brain and reflexes
Most people know that vitamin D helps keep bones strong, but a new study suggests it also affects the brain.
Researchers from Rutgers University looked...
Common painkiller paracetamol may raise blood pressure risk
Paracetamol, also called acetaminophen, is one of the most popular medicines for easing pain and reducing fever.
People often use it for things like headaches,...
Common industrial chemical may cause Parkinson’s disease
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other research groups have found new evidence that a common chemical used in industries may be linked...
Study finds a surprising cause of heart disease
Heart disease is one of the most common causes of death in the world. In the United States, it is responsible for about one...
Study finds how to clear toxic brain proteins in Alzheimer’s
Scientists at USC have made a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
A team of researchers has found a way to reduce the toxic...
Take your blood pressure pills at bedtime to protect your heart best
A new study has found that people with high blood pressure can lower their risk of heart disease and death just by changing the...
Diabetes drug metformin can prevent bipolar medication weight gain
Weight gain is one of the most worrying side effects for young people taking certain medications for bipolar disorder.
These medicines, known as second‑generation antipsychotics,...
Why some people don’t get better from depression
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, and many people find relief through medications or therapy.
But for some individuals, even after...
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Brain Health
Study finds important cause of Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia are two serious illnesses that affect the brain. They cause problems with movement, such as shaking, stiffness, and...
Simple foods that help lower stroke risk
A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain suddenly stops, either because a blood vessel is blocked or because it bursts.
When this happens,...
Study finds how to clear toxic brain proteins in Alzheimer’s
Scientists at USC have made a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
A team of researchers has found a way to reduce the toxic...
Study shows a hidden cause of brain inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at the University of California, Irvine, have uncovered a surprising new clue about how brain inflammation develops in Alzheimer’s disease.
Their discovery could change...
Study finds shared genetic roots for mental illness and brain disorders
A major international study has uncovered deep genetic connections between brain disorders once thought to be completely separate.
Scientists from the University of Oslo and...