Health & Wellness
This smartphone game may detect depression in just minutes
Researchers have developed a simple smartphone game that may help doctors identify depression much faster and more easily than traditional methods.
The new tool focuses...
Younger women face growing breast cancer risks despite medical advances
A large national study tracking breast cancer trends across the United States has revealed troubling new patterns among younger women.
Researchers found that although breast...
Smoking may permanently change the way human lungs stretch and breathe
Scientists have discovered that smoking changes human lungs in a way that may make breathing physically harder over time. A new study found that...
Breast cancer patients with low vitamin D may suffer more pain after surgery
A new medical study has found that breast cancer patients with low vitamin D levels may experience more pain after surgery and require larger...
Why some people with sleep apnea benefit more popular weight loss drug
Researchers have discovered that certain patients with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity may experience much greater benefits from the GLP-1 medication tirzepatide than others.
The...
A a smarter Mediterranean diet can cut diabetes risk by nearly one-third
Doctors have warned for years that type 2 diabetes is spreading quickly across the world. Millions of people now live with the disease, and...
This popular fermented food may help flush microplastics from the body
Tiny plastic particles are now found almost everywhere on Earth. Scientists have discovered them in oceans, rivers, soil, food, drinking water, and even inside...
What coffee really does to your blood pressure, according to research
Coffee is one of the world’s favorite drinks. Every day, billions of cups are consumed across homes, cafes, offices, and restaurants. For many people,...
Asthma drug could boost immunotherapy against hard-to-treat cancers
A drug that millions of people already use for asthma and allergies may one day become part of cancer treatment, according to a new...
Lack of this nutrient may increase risk of anxiety disorders
Anxiety disorders affect millions of people around the world and are among the most common mental health conditions today.
Many people experience anxiety from time...
Scientists find how to reverse Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and daily functioning, often making it...
Doctors may no longer need to fear lowering blood pressure ‘too much’
A major new study from researchers at NUI Galway and several international institutions is changing the way scientists think about blood pressure treatment.
For many...
Scientists find hidden link between heavy cannabis use and mental illness
Cannabis, also called marijuana or weed, is now one of the most widely used drugs in the world. Millions of people use it for...
Even small amounts of licorice may raise blood pressure, scientists warn
Many people enjoy licorice for its unusual sweet and salty taste. It is a popular candy in several countries and is also used in...
Long-term depression drug use may increase risk of sudden heart death
Sudden cardiac death is one of the most frightening medical emergencies because it often happens without warning.
It occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating...
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Brain Health
Scientists find how to reverse Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and daily functioning, often making it...
Scientists discover a surprising cause of Alzheimer’s disease
For many years, scientists have been searching for the true cause of Alzheimer’s disease, one of the world’s most feared illnesses linked to aging.
Alzheimer’s...
How you write may help detect dementia earlier
For many older adults, changes in handwriting can happen gradually over time. Letters may become uneven, writing may look less smooth, or it may...
Doctors urged to treat high cholesterol earlier to prevent heart attacks and strokes
Doctors should begin treating high cholesterol earlier and more aggressively than in the past, according to a new medical perspective written by researchers from...
Simple urine test may show early warning signs of dementia
A large new study from Sweden suggests that a simple urine test could help doctors spot people who may face a higher risk of...