Health & Wellness

Daytime Sleepiness and Trouble Falling Asleep Linked to Higher Blood Pressure Risk

Good sleep is essential for both the brain and the heart, and new research suggests that certain sleep problems may work together to increase...

6 Big Mental Health Disorders Share the Same Biological Roots

Mental health conditions and developmental disorders affect hundreds of millions of people around the world. Disorders such as autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, major depression,...

Fatty Liver May Be Secretly Helping Colon Cancer Spread

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. It begins in the large...

One Diabetes Drug May Offer Better Protection for People With Irregular Heartbeat

People with type 2 diabetes already face a higher risk of serious health problems, including heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and early death. The situation...

Unexpected Link Between Beetroot, Chewing Gum and Lower Blood Pressure

Researchers have uncovered a surprising connection between chewing gum and the heart-health benefits of vegetables. High blood pressure is a major cause of heart disease...

Why Alzheimer’s May Attack Certain Brain Cells Decades Before Memory Loss

Alzheimer's disease is usually known for causing memory loss, confusion, and difficulty thinking clearly. However, scientists now know that the disease often begins many...

Common Blood Pressure Medicine May Raise Vision Loss Risk

Millions of people around the world take medicine every day to control high blood pressure. High blood pressure often has no obvious symptoms, but...

Scientists Discover a New Way to Fight Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is one of the most common health problems in the world. Nearly everyone will experience it at some point in life. For...

Used Coffee Grounds Can Be a New Weapon Against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Every day, millions of people drink coffee and throw the used coffee grounds into the rubbish without giving them a second thought. But according to...

Best Known Diabetes Drug May Increase Risk of Dangerous Eye Disease

Ozempic has become one of the world's best-known medicines. It is widely prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes and is also used by many...

Popular Blood Pressure Drug May Carry Higher Risks Than Many People Realize

Millions of people around the world take medicine every day to control high blood pressure. High blood pressure often has no clear symptoms, but...

New Two-Drug Combo Completely Removed Pancreatic Tumors in Early Study

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer and remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. It is...

Could High Blood Pressure Shape Your Personality?

High blood pressure is well known for increasing the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease. It is one of the most common...

New Pain Pill Could Ease Nerve Pain Without Opioid Addiction

Millions of people live with chronic nerve pain every day. Unlike the pain from a cut or a broken bone, nerve pain can continue...

These Early Warning Signs of Heart Failure Could Save Your Life

Heart failure is one of the most common heart conditions in the world, affecting millions of people and their families. Despite its name, heart...

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Brain Health

Why Alzheimer’s May Attack Certain Brain Cells Decades Before Memory Loss

Alzheimer's disease is usually known for causing memory loss, confusion, and difficulty thinking clearly. However, scientists now know that the disease often begins many...

Used Coffee Grounds Can Be a New Weapon Against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Every day, millions of people drink coffee and throw the used coffee grounds into the rubbish without giving them a second thought. But according to...

A New Way to Help Brain Remove Toxic Proteins Linked to Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting millions of people around the world. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and the ability...

Canada Approves New Alzheimer’s Drug, but Doctors Urge Patients to Carefully Weigh the Benefits...

Canada has approved lecanemab as a treatment for people with early Alzheimer's disease, giving patients access to one of the first medicines designed to...

Scientists Discover How to Slow the Spread of Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects millions of people worldwide. It slowly destroys memory, thinking, and the ability to...