Health & Wellness
Sleep apnea quietly damages mental health in people over 45
As people grow older, changes in sleep become very common. Many adults notice that they wake up more often at night, feel tired during...
70% of U.S. adults now have obesity, study finds
A new study from Mass General Brigham shows that a recent update to how obesity is defined could mean nearly 70% of American adults...
Fast detection of ‘stroke of the eye’: could help prevent blindness
Most people think of a stroke as something that happens in the brain. But for Dr. Jay Avasarala, a neurologist at the University of...
Baby movements can help adults beat lower back pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common health issues in the world, affecting millions of people every day. It can make simple...
How high-fat diets raise liver cancer risk
Eating too much fatty food for long periods can seriously damage the liver. Now, researchers at MIT have discovered how this damage happens at...
This sleep problem may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
Sleep problems are very common, especially as people age. One serious sleep disorder, called obstructive sleep apnea, affects how a person breathes during the...
Can cannabis help reduce chronic pain? study explains the pros and cons
Chronic pain—pain that lasts for months or even years—can be extremely hard to manage. Many people living with this condition are now turning to...
A hidden brain problem may signal early Alzheimer’s risk
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have discovered that a blocked waste removal system in the brain could be one of the...
Hidden heart problem may increase stroke risk in these people
A new study suggests that people with a rare heart condition called transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) may be at higher risk of stroke—even if...
Even one drink a day can sharply increase mouth cancer risk
Drinking even small amounts of alcohol may sharply raise the risk of mouth cancer in India, especially when combined with chewing tobacco.
A major study...
How much do you need to walk to live longer?
If the idea of hard workouts or long runs makes you tired just thinking about it, here’s some good news: you don’t need to...
New drug combo could control diabetes better
Type 2 diabetes is a common illness that happens when the body has trouble using insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps move sugar...
Common blood pressure drug may help slow down aging
Getting older is a natural part of life. As we age, our bodies slowly lose some of their strength, and we become more likely...
Popular weight-loss drug may be linked to dangerous eye disease
A new study from Mass Eye and Ear suggests that people taking semaglutide—a drug sold under the names Ozempic and Wegovy—might have a higher...
These blood pressure pills linked to heart failure in women
A new study from the University of Bologna has raised important concerns about a common blood pressure drug known as beta-blockers.
These medications are widely...
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Brain Health
Hidden sleep problem may harm memory in older women
A new study has found that older women with both sleep apnea and insomnia may face a higher risk of memory problems.
Interestingly, this link...
Fast detection of ‘stroke of the eye’: could help prevent blindness
Most people think of a stroke as something that happens in the brain. But for Dr. Jay Avasarala, a neurologist at the University of...
A hidden brain problem may signal early Alzheimer’s risk
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have discovered that a blocked waste removal system in the brain could be one of the...
Hidden heart problem may increase stroke risk in these people
A new study suggests that people with a rare heart condition called transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) may be at higher risk of stroke—even if...
Scientists uncover surprising cause of brain bleeding in older people
In a major discovery, scientists from the University of California, Irvine, have found a new reason why tiny brain bleeds—called cerebral microbleeds—happen. This surprising...