Health & Wellness
Obesity and high blood pressure can directly cause dementia
A new study has found that obesity and high blood pressure are not just risk factors but direct causes of dementia.
The research, published in...
This simple nutrient may help your body fight deadly inflammation
When you get sick or injured—whether it’s from burning your hand or catching the flu—your body goes on a journey. This journey, called a...
GLP-1 medications: how they help with obesity, diabetes, and heart health
GLP-1 and dual GIP/GLP-1 medications are becoming more popular as effective treatments for people with obesity or type 2 diabetes.
These medications not only help...
Scientists reverse chronic pain off without opioids
Chronic pain affects more than 50 million people in the United States, and many of them—especially women—live with daily discomfort that current medications cannot...
Study finds a big hidden cause of heart disease
Heart disease is one of the main causes of death in Western countries. A common type of heart disease is atherosclerosis.
This happens when plaque...
How bad bacteria in your mouth may lead to chronic diseases
A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has given us a better understanding of the bacteria behind serious mouth infections.
This discovery could help...
Why blood pressure drugs may be riskier for women than men
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world, and many people take medicine to control it. One type...
Type 2 diabetes may increase risk of sudden cardiac arrest
When people talk about how to stay healthy with type 2 diabetes, the advice is often simple: eat healthier, exercise more, and control your...
The best diets to lower high blood pressure, according to science
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health issue that can lead to serious problems like heart disease and stroke if it’s...
Major causes of high systolic blood pressure you need to know
High systolic blood pressure, also called high blood pressure or hypertension, is a common condition that can lead to serious health problems. It increases...
Ibuprofen may affect your liver health in a surprising way
Ibuprofen is one of the most common medicines used around the world. It helps reduce pain, fever, and swelling, and is easy to get...
This treatment can reduce knee pain without surgery
A new study from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has found a safe and effective way to reduce knee pain without surgery.
This treatment could be...
Can your blood pressure drugs harm your stomach?
High blood pressure is a serious health problem that affects around 1 in 10 adults worldwide. It is often called the “silent killer” because...
Study finds a new way to treat irregular heartbeat
Atrial Fibrillation, or AF, is a heart condition where the heart beats in an irregular and often fast way.
In the UK, this condition has...
Lack of this nutrient could harm your brain, heart, and liver
Choline is an important nutrient that our bodies need, but most of us don’t get enough of it. The liver can make a small...
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Brain Health
Obesity and high blood pressure can directly cause dementia
A new study has found that obesity and high blood pressure are not just risk factors but direct causes of dementia.
The research, published in...
Blood pressure drugs may help lower dementia risk
A new study has found that taking medicine to control high blood pressure may help lower the risk of dementia in older people. This...
Delayed stroke care may increase disability risk
When a stroke strikes, time is one of the most important factors that decides whether a person can recover or live with long-term disability.
A...
The time of day can make a stroke worse, study finds
A new study by scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) has found that the severity of a stroke can depend on...
New Alzheimer’s drug targets inflammation without harming brain function
A group of researchers has created a promising new compound that may help lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease in people with a certain...