Health & Wellness
Brain inflammation can be a major cause of Alzheimer’s symptoms
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses linked to aging. It slowly damages memory, thinking ability, behavior, and daily functioning.
Millions of people...
Why supplements aren’t a shortcut to healthy ageing
The use of dietary supplements has increased sharply in recent years. Vitamins, minerals and other nutritional products are often marketed as simple ways to boost energy,...
What is hantavirus? Symptoms, transmission and treatment explained
As an Atlantic cruise ship remains isolated off the South African coast due to a deadly hantavirus outbreak, the world watches with anticipation to...
Study finds weight-loss surgery could protect kidneys and save lives
Scientists have discovered that weight-loss surgery may dramatically improve the lives of people suffering from obesity and chronic kidney disease.
According to new research, these...
Scientists create smarter blood test to spot hidden testicular cancer
Testicular cancer is a disease that mainly affects young men. It often develops in the teenage years or early adulthood. Although it is usually...
Why stress can be a silent risk for memory decline
Memory loss is a growing concern as people live longer lives. Many older adults worry about losing their ability to think clearly or remember...
Why “magic mushrooms” therapy helps some people but harms others
Psychedelic-assisted therapy has become one of the most talked-about areas in mental health research.
Around the world, scientists are studying whether substances such as psilocybin,...
Omega-3 supplements linked to faster cognitive decline, study finds
Omega-3 supplements have become extremely popular among older adults around the world.
Many people take fish oil capsules every day because they believe the supplements...
Simple 10-minute exercises done lying down may improve balance and stability
Many people know exercise is important for staying healthy, but not everyone enjoys standing workouts, gym sessions, or high-intensity exercise routines.
Some people may have...
Artery widening, not blockages, may be a surprising cause of common stroke
For decades, many doctors believed that blocked arteries caused by fatty buildup were the main reason behind most strokes.
This idea shaped the way stroke...
WHO places entire cruise ship under high-risk monitoring after deadly hantavirus outbreak
Health officials around the world are closely watching a cruise ship outbreak involving a rare and dangerous disease called hantavirus after three passengers died...
A compound from garlic could help fight muscle weakness in older people
Muscle weakness is one of the most common problems that comes with aging. Many older adults gradually lose strength, energy, balance, and mobility as...
Scientists accidentally discover asthma drug could fight severe fatty liver disease
A surprising discovery during kidney research has led scientists to a possible new treatment for one of the world’s fastest-growing liver diseases.
Researchers at the...
Simple at-home blood test may detect dementia risk years earlier
Dementia is one of the fastest-growing health problems in the world. Millions of people are currently living with dementia, and the number is expected...
Large study finds strong link between cannabis addiction and depression
As cannabis becomes more widely used around the world, scientists are paying closer attention to how it may affect mental health.
While some people use...
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Brain Health
Common diabetes drugs may increase risks of heart attacks and strokes
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. Millions of people depend on daily medications to keep...
Brain inflammation can be a major cause of Alzheimer’s symptoms
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses linked to aging. It slowly damages memory, thinking ability, behavior, and daily functioning.
Millions of people...
Why stress can be a silent risk for memory decline
Memory loss is a growing concern as people live longer lives. Many older adults worry about losing their ability to think clearly or remember...
Omega-3 supplements linked to faster cognitive decline, study finds
Omega-3 supplements have become extremely popular among older adults around the world.
Many people take fish oil capsules every day because they believe the supplements...
Artery widening, not blockages, may be a surprising cause of common stroke
For decades, many doctors believed that blocked arteries caused by fatty buildup were the main reason behind most strokes.
This idea shaped the way stroke...