Health & Wellness
Could pain medication be causing your headaches?
It seems contradictory: the pills you’re taking for headaches might actually be perpetuating them. Medication-overuse headache is a well-documented medical phenomenon, but the good...
Treating gum disease may prevent heart attack, stroke
A new study has found that treating severe gum disease might do more than protect your teeth—it could also help prevent serious heart problems...
Adding these minerals to water may help lower blood pressure
High blood pressure is a serious health problem all over the world. It raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, and early death.
Many people...
Can peanuts increase spread of cancer?
Peanuts are a popular snack. Many people enjoy their crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
They’re also seen as a healthy food because they contain good...
How the liver can recover after alcohol damage
Many people believe that if the liver is badly damaged—especially from years of drinking alcohol—it can never get better.
But new studies and better care...
How helpful blood vessel cells can turn harmful in heart disease
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in many places, including the United States. In fact, about one out of every four...
New treatment can fight against deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers, with very few people surviving after diagnosis. The most common type, called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma...
Is your doctor prescribing you the wrong blood pressure drug?
High blood pressure is a common health problem that affects millions of people around the world.
It’s often called the “silent killer” because it usually...
Big hidden reasons of fatigue in older people
Feeling tired once in a while is something everyone experiences. But for some older people, this feeling doesn't go away.
They might wake up tired,...
A painkiller may help stop cancer from spreading
Most people who die from cancer don’t die because of the main tumor. They die because the cancer spreads to other parts of the...
Depression drugs may increase weight gain and obesity risk
A new study from the Hospital del Mar Research Institute has found that people who take antidepressants are more likely to gain weight over...
Worst foods for high blood pressure you should avoid
High blood pressure is very common in older adults. It can put stress on the heart, harm blood vessels, and increase the risk of...
The case for a cancer warning on your bacon butty
A group of scientists in the UK recently demanded that bacon and ham products carry health warnings similar to those on cigarettes.
These experts argue...
New depression treatment targets the brain, not just the symptoms
Depression is one of the most common mental health problems in the world. It affects how people feel, think, sleep, and make decisions.
Some people...
Waist gain after menopause may harm memory in women
Gaining weight around the waist is a common issue for many women going through perimenopause and postmenopause.
Along with this weight gain, levels of the...
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Treating gum disease may prevent heart attack, stroke
A new study has found that treating severe gum disease might do more than protect your teeth—it could also help prevent serious heart problems...
Waist gain after menopause may harm memory in women
Gaining weight around the waist is a common issue for many women going through perimenopause and postmenopause.
Along with this weight gain, levels of the...
Treating gum disease may lower risk of heart attacks and strokes
A new study has found that treating severe gum disease might do more than protect your teeth—it could also help prevent serious heart problems...
Tiny neural implant smaller than a grain of salt can track brain activity for...
Scientists have created a brain implant so small it can sit on a grain of salt—yet powerful enough to wirelessly record brain activity for...
Study find shared cause of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease are the two most common brain disorders that slowly get worse over time.
They affect millions of people around the world....