Health & Wellness
Why Cholesterol Drug Statins Cause Muscle Pain
For many people with high cholesterol, statins are an essential part of staying healthy.
These medicines help lower harmful cholesterol in the blood, slowing the...
Eye Doctor Visits Could Show Dangerous High Blood Pressure in Diabetes
People with diabetes already know they need regular check-ups to protect their health. They often visit doctors to monitor their blood sugar, kidneys, feet,...
New Blood Test Could Help Decide Who Needs Chemotherapy After Colon Cancer Surgery
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world and is also one of the leading causes of cancer deaths. It...
New Brush Test Could Detect Oral Cancer Within 1 Hour
A simple brush rubbed gently inside the mouth could soon change the way doctors detect oral cancer.
Researchers led by Queen Mary University of London...
Scientists Discover a Blood Protein That Could Warn of Dementia 20 Years Early
Most people think dementia begins when memory starts to fail, but scientists have learned that the disease develops silently for many years before the...
Century-Old BCG Vaccine Could Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk
Can a century-old tuberculosis vaccine help protect the aging brain? According to new research from Mass General Brigham, the answer might be yes.
Scientists have...
Why Some People Can’t Get Their Blood Pressure Under Control—And How AI Could Help
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common long-term health problems in the world.
Millions of people live with it...
Common Thyroid Drug May Raise Heart Disease Risk If the Dose Is Not Carefully...
Millions of people around the world take levothyroxine every day to treat an underactive thyroid, a condition known as hypothyroidism.
The thyroid is a small...
Popular Blood Pressure Drug May Have More Side Effects Than Doctors Once Thought
High blood pressure is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. Millions of people take medicine every day to keep...
Hospital Blood Pressure Treatment May Be Riskier Than Many People Realize
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems around the world. It can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney...
These Nutrients Could Help Your Liver Stay Healthy and Recover from Damage
The liver is one of the hardest-working organs in the human body. Every day it performs hundreds of important jobs that help keep you...
Warning Signs of Blocked Heart Arteries You Should Never Ignore
Your heart is a powerful muscle that works every second of your life. It pumps blood filled with oxygen and nutrients to every part...
Research Uncovers a Surprising Cause of Dangerous Irregular Heartbeats
Heart rhythm disorders, also called arrhythmias, affect millions of people around the world. These conditions happen when the electrical signals that tell the heart...
The Best Breakfast Foods to Naturally Prevent High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems around the world. Many people do not know they have...
Popular Heartburn Medicines May Carry Hidden Kidney Risks
Millions of people around the world take medicines every day to relieve heartburn, acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux disease, also called GERD.
These conditions happen...
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Brain Health
Scientists Discover a Blood Protein That Could Warn of Dementia 20 Years Early
Most people think dementia begins when memory starts to fail, but scientists have learned that the disease develops silently for many years before the...
Century-Old BCG Vaccine Could Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk
Can a century-old tuberculosis vaccine help protect the aging brain? According to new research from Mass General Brigham, the answer might be yes.
Scientists have...
Study Find a Real Trigger Behind Some Strokes in Older People
A team of scientists from the University of California, Irvine has discovered a surprising new clue about how some brain hemorrhages may begin.
For many...
Sleep Apnea Linked to Poor Memory and Greater Dementia Risk
Many people think of snoring as little more than an annoyance, but for some people it may be a sign of a serious medical...
Simple Blood Test May Predict Dementia Decades Before Symptoms
Dementia is usually noticed when a person begins forgetting names, repeating questions, getting lost, or struggling with everyday tasks.
However, scientists now know that the...