Health & Wellness
Common diabetes drug may help prevent vision loss
A widely used diabetes medicine may offer an unexpected benefit for eye health, according to a new study.
Researchers have found that people who take...
Popular anti-aging drug combo may damage the brain
A new study has raised serious concerns about a drug combination that is often used in anti-aging research. Scientists from the University of Connecticut...
Common bone drug may help prevent dementia, study finds
A common medicine used to treat weak bones may also help protect the brain, according to a new large study from researchers at the...
Belly fat may increase your heart failure risk
A new study has found that fat around the waist, often called belly fat, may play a bigger role in heart health than overall...
This healthier salt could help lower blood pressure
Salt is a big part of everyday food. Many popular meals contain a large amount of it, even when people do not notice. Foods...
Simple diet change could protect your heart for years
A new long-term study from Tufts University has found that eating whole grains every day may help people stay healthier as they age.
The research...
A simple mineral may help clean clogged arteries
Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. Every year, millions of people die because their heart or blood vessels stop...
These food could affect your colon cancer risk
A large new study from the University of Oxford has found strong links between what people eat and their risk of developing colorectal cancer.
This...
Common painkiller may not be safe for people with high blood pressure
Paracetamol is one of the most commonly used medicines in the world. Many people take it to relieve pain, reduce fever, or manage long-term...
One common heart drug may protect muscle—another may harm it in smokers
A new study has found that two very common medicines may have very different effects on muscle health in people who smoke or used...
Women with no kids more likely to have this mental health issue
A new study from Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) has found a worrying trend. More women in their late 20s and 30s...
The best time to take blood pressure medicine may surprise you
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common health condition. Many people have it without knowing, because it often does not...
Hidden chemical in everyday life may raise Parkinson’s risk by 500%
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other research institutions have found new evidence that a widely used industrial chemical may be linked to...
Can coffee raise your cholesterol?
A new study from Norway has found that the way you make your coffee—and whether you are a man or a woman—may affect how...
Common blood pressure drug may not be the best choice, study suggests
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world today. It affects millions of people and often has no...
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Brain Health
Common bone drug may help prevent dementia, study finds
A common medicine used to treat weak bones may also help protect the brain, according to a new large study from researchers at the...
Can gut health affect risk of Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of dementia in older adults. It is a progressive brain disorder that slowly damages memory,...
Drinking to cope with stress in your 20s may cause cognitive decline later
Many people turn to alcohol when they feel stressed. Having a drink after a difficult day is often seen as a normal way to...
Study detects a hidden form of dementia alongside Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, a condition that slowly damages memory, thinking ability, and daily functioning.
Millions of people around the...
Some ‘dementia’ cases are actually treatable brain fluid leaks
A new study from Cedars-Sinai has revealed an unexpected reason behind some cases of a serious form of dementia.
The research suggests that a number...