Health & Wellness
Are environmental chemicals behind rising cancer in young people?
Colorectal cancer is becoming more common in younger adults, and this trend has puzzled doctors and researchers around the world.
In the past, this type...
A hidden brain switch may decide if pain becomes chronic
Pain is something everyone experiences at some point. Usually, pain is helpful. It warns us when something is wrong, like when we touch something...
Living close to a gas station may increase childhood cancer risk, study finds
A new study suggests that where a child lives—even from birth—may influence their risk of developing cancer.
Researchers from Université de Montréal found that children...
Experimental drug cuts Parkinson’s-linked protein up to 60%
Parkinson’s disease is a condition that slowly affects the brain and makes movement harder over time. People with Parkinson’s may notice shaking, stiffness, and...
Why pancreatic cancer is so hard to treat
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most serious and difficult cancers to treat. It has the lowest survival rate among major cancers. Only about...
Why simple activities like walking may be the best medicine for knee pain
Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint problems in the world, especially as people get older. It happens when the smooth cartilage...
Why drinking more water isn’t always enough to stop kidney stones
Kidney stones are one of the most painful health problems many people face. They form when minerals in the urine stick together and create...
Pesticide may increase risk of early colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer has long been considered a disease that mainly affects older adults. However, in recent years, doctors have noticed a worrying trend.
More young...
Why 2-3 cups of coffee a day may be best for mental health
Many people enjoy coffee every day. It is part of morning routines, work breaks, and social time. While coffee is often used to stay...
New treatment cuts bad cholesterol by nearly 50% without statins
High cholesterol is a common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. When there is too much cholesterol in the blood,...
Could Alzheimer’s start in the gut?
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most serious health challenges in the world today. It affects more than 55 million people, and that number...
Scientists find a hidden switch that may stop harmful inflammation
Inflammation is a normal and important part of how the body protects itself. When you get a cut or an infection, the immune system...
Common blood pressure drug may carry hidden health risks
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with it every...
A simple blood test could reveal Alzheimer’s years earlier
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common brain conditions in the world, especially among older adults. It slowly affects memory, thinking, and behavior.
At...
Silent warning signs of clogged arteries you should never ignore
Clogged arteries, known in medicine as atherosclerosis, develop when a sticky substance called plaque builds up inside blood vessels.
These vessels are very important because...
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Could Alzheimer’s start in the gut?
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most serious health challenges in the world today. It affects more than 55 million people, and that number...
A simple blood test could reveal Alzheimer’s years earlier
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common brain conditions in the world, especially among older adults. It slowly affects memory, thinking, and behavior.
At...
A silent heart rhythm may raise stroke risk — and a common drug could...
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability around the world. It happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked...
High fitness may cut dementia, depression and psychosis risk
Many people know that exercise is good for the body, but scientists are now learning more about how it also supports the mind.
A new...
Anemia linked to 66% higher dementia risk in older people
Anemia is often seen as a simple health problem that causes tiredness and low energy. It happens when the body does not have enough...