Health & Wellness
This metabolic drug can benefit people with all kidney function levels
A new set of large studies shows that a group of medicines called SGLT2 inhibitors can help protect the kidneys, lower hospitalizations, and reduce...
Study finds a way to reverse vision loss in older people
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the top cause of vision loss and blindness in Americans aged 65 and older.
This condition slowly damages the center...
Study finds better relief for gout sufferers
Scientists at the University of California San Diego have made a major discovery about gout, a painful kind of arthritis.
This new research may help...
Can a simple diet slow prostate cancer growth?
A new study led by researchers at UCLA Health offers hopeful news for men with early-stage prostate cancer.
The study shows that changing your diet—specifically...
Could a blood test reveal Alzheimer’s before memory loss begins?
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious illness that slowly damages the brain. At first, it may cause small problems with memory and thinking.
But over time,...
A simple vitamin may supercharge the immune system to fight cancer
Cancer remains one of the most difficult diseases to treat, especially when it stops responding to standard therapies.
Many patients go through rounds of chemotherapy,...
This is the best time to blood pressure pills, according to research
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health problem. If not treated properly, it can lead to dangerous issues like heart attacks,...
This diabetes drug can prevent heart disease, obesity, and inflammation
Metformin is one of the most widely used medicines for people with type 2 diabetes. It helps control blood sugar and offers many other...
Can a simple mineral help clean clogged arteries?
Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. One big reason for this is a condition called atherosclerosis.
This is when fatty...
This smell test could detect Lewy body disease before symptoms start
Lewy body disease is a serious brain condition that affects how people think, move, and remember. It is the second most common type of...
Magnesium may be a simple way to lower blood pressure
Magnesium is a mineral that your body needs to stay strong and healthy. It helps with many important jobs, including keeping your blood pressure...
Study finds big cause of dangerous blood clots in the legs
Scientists in Sweden have found three genetic variants that can strongly increase a person’s risk of developing blood clots in the legs, a condition...
Research discovers a key cause of Parkinson’s disease in the gut
Parkinson’s disease is a brain condition that affects how people move. Around 8 million people worldwide live with this disease. Common symptoms include shaking...
A hidden hormone may cause high blood pressure
Scientists at Brigham and Women’s Hospital have discovered that a hormone called aldosterone may be responsible for many more cases of high blood pressure...
This sugar substitute may fight pancreatic cancer
Stevia is well known as a zero-calorie sugar substitute. But now, scientists have found that it might do more than just sweeten your food.
A...
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Brain Health
Could a tiny drop in lithium be the hidden trigger for Alzheimer’s?
For many years, scientists have searched for the first event that sets off Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia. They’ve also puzzled...
Could a blood test reveal Alzheimer’s before memory loss begins?
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious illness that slowly damages the brain. At first, it may cause small problems with memory and thinking.
But over time,...
This smell test could detect Lewy body disease before symptoms start
Lewy body disease is a serious brain condition that affects how people think, move, and remember. It is the second most common type of...
Bottom blood pressure number can predict dementia and stroke
Scientists at the University of Miami have found that the lower number in your blood pressure reading, known as diastolic pressure, could give important...
These daily habits may help prevent Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline
An estimated 7.2 million Americans over the age of 65 are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, and this number is expected to nearly double...