Health & Wellness
Could Healthy Gums Help Protect Your Bones?
Osteoporosis is a common disease that weakens bones and makes them easier to break.
It affects millions of people around the world, especially older adults...
Could Years of Heading the Ball Increase Dementia Risk?
Football is one of the world's most popular sports and brings many health, fitness, and social benefits.
However, scientists are becoming increasingly concerned about the...
Blood Test May Predict ALS Years Before Symptoms Begin
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS, is a serious disease that slowly destroys the nerve cells controlling muscle movement.
As these nerve cells die,...
Can Sparkling Water Harm Your Teeth?
For years, dentists have warned people about drinking too many sugary soft drinks because of their harmful effects on teeth.
As more people switch to...
A Few Minutes of Exercise Can Provide Surprising Health Benefits
Exercise is often described as one of the best medicines available, yet many people believe they simply do not have enough time.
Researchers now say...
Scientists Find Unexpected Benefit of Weight Loss Drugs
Doctors currently prescribe semaglutide and tirzepatide mainly to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes, but researchers are discovering that these medicines may have effects...
Silent Warning Signs of Heart Valve Disease You Should Never Ignore
Heart valve disease happens when one or more of the heart's four valves do not work properly.
These valves act like small doors that open...
The Best Foods to Lower High Blood Pressure Naturally
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people around the world. Many people do not realise they have it because it...
Popular Weight-Loss Drug May Raise Risk of Serious Vision Loss in Older Adults
Semaglutide has become one of the world's best-known medicines for treating type 2 diabetes and helping people lose weight.
Sold under brand names such as...
Low Vitamin D May Fuel Hidden Inflammation
Vitamin D is best known for helping build strong bones and supporting the immune system. Many people get it from sunlight, certain foods, or...
Emergency Signs of High Blood Pressure You Should Never Ignore
Blood pressure measures how strongly blood pushes against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps.
When it stays within a healthy range, your...
Just One Cup of These Vegetables a Day May Protect Your Heart
Heart disease is the world's leading cause of death, claiming nearly 18 million lives every year. It includes conditions such as heart attacks, stroke,...
Why a Cancer Diagnosis Does Not Always Mean the Worst
A cancer diagnosis can be one of the most difficult moments in a person’s life. Many people immediately wonder how long they will live.
While...
Hidden Hormone Problem May Cause High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health conditions in the world.
It affects hundreds of millions of people and greatly increases the...
Feeling Dizzy? It Could Be an Early Warning Sign of Migraine
Migraines are much more than bad headaches.
They can cause severe pain, usually on one side of the head, and often come with nausea, vomiting,...
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Brain Health
Mini Brains May Help Choose Better Alzheimer’s Treatments
Finding the right medicine for Alzheimer's disease is often a process of trial and error. Many patients receive drugs to manage depression, anxiety, or...
Could Years of Heading the Ball Increase Dementia Risk?
Football is one of the world's most popular sports and brings many health, fitness, and social benefits.
However, scientists are becoming increasingly concerned about the...
Why Dementia Prevention May Need a Different Plan in Every Country
Dementia affects millions of families around the world and is becoming more common as people live longer. The condition slowly damages memory, thinking and...
Could Learning Another Language Slow Brain Ageing? New Research Says It Might
Many teenagers study a second language at school, often wondering whether they will ever use it.
New research suggests there may be an unexpected reward.
According...
New Injection Helps the Brain Rebuild After Stroke
Every year, millions of people around the world suffer an ischemic stroke, which happens when a blood clot blocks blood flow to part of...