Health & Wellness
This common vaccine vaccine may heart disease risk nearly in half
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. It often develops slowly over time as fatty deposits build up in the...
Gum disease may trigger breast cancer growth and spread
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women around the world. Doctors have long known that many factors can affect the...
Your sleeping brain may reveal dementia risk years early
A new study suggests that the way our brain behaves during sleep may reveal early signs of dementia risk, long before symptoms appear.
Researchers from...
A twice-yearly injection could replace daily blood pressure pills
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and is often called a...
This zero-calorie sweetener can help treat pancreatic cancer
Stevia is widely known as a natural, zero-calorie sweetener used in foods and drinks around the world. But new research suggests that this plant...
Why many people refuse life-saving cholesterol drugs
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death around the world. In the United States, it is responsible for a death every few seconds,...
Hidden leg pain could signal a dangerous artery disease
Peripheral artery disease, often called PAD, is a health condition that affects blood flow in the body, especially to the legs. It happens when...
Study finds how to reverse Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a long-term brain condition that affects movement, thinking, and mood. It happens when certain brain cells, especially those that produce a...
Can some older adults safely stop blood pressure drugs?
High blood pressure is a very common condition, especially among older adults. It increases the risk of serious health problems such as heart attacks...
Common blood pressure drugs linked to dangerous eye disease
A new study has raised a possible concern about a group of widely used blood pressure medicines known as calcium channel blockers, or CCBs.
These...
Why more non-smokers are getting lung cancer
Lung cancer has long been seen as a disease mainly caused by smoking. However, doctors are now noticing a worrying pattern: more people who...
Warning signs of late-stage liver failure you should never ignore
The liver is one of the most important organs in the human body. It plays many key roles that keep us healthy every day.
It...
These everyday foods could be hurting your kidneys without you realizing it
Your kidneys are small but very important organs in your body. They work all day to clean your blood, remove waste, control fluid levels,...
A common blood pressure drug may affect your gut health
Many people around the world live with high blood pressure, a condition that quietly increases the risk of serious health problems like heart attacks...
Common heartburn drugs may help lower blood sugar, study finds
Antacids are usually used to relieve common stomach problems such as heartburn, indigestion, and acid reflux. They work by reducing the amount of acid...
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Your sleeping brain may reveal dementia risk years early
A new study suggests that the way our brain behaves during sleep may reveal early signs of dementia risk, long before symptoms appear.
Researchers from...
A simple blood marker may reveal Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms begin
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common and serious brain conditions in older adults. It develops slowly over time and affects memory, thinking,...
New therapy may offer one-time treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of memory loss and dementia in older adults.
It slowly damages the brain, affecting thinking, memory,...
New test could detect a major cause of dementia years before symptoms appear
Scientists have made an important discovery that could change how doctors detect and treat one of the most common causes of dementia.
Researchers from Lund...