Health & Wellness
Can a Few Days of Eating Less Help Fight Gum Disease?
Gum disease is one of the most common health problems in the world, yet many people do not realize how serious it can become.
Early...
French Fries Linked to Higher Diabetes Risk
For many years, potatoes have had a mixed reputation when it comes to health.
Some people see them as a nutritious and affordable food, while...
Scientists Find A New Way to Reverse Arthritis
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of pain and disability around the world.
Millions of people develop this condition as they grow older,...
Could This New Weekly Treatment Manage Diabetes Better?
Managing type 2 diabetes can be a daily challenge. Many people spend years trying different medications, changing their diets, exercising more, and monitoring their...
Surprising Cancer-Like Changes in the Brain May Drive Alzheimer’s Disease
As people age, changes slowly build up inside their cells. Every day, our cells divide, repair damage, and respond to the environment around them.
During...
Common Blood Pressure Drug Could Be a New ADHD Treatment
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, better known as ADHD, is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions in the world. It affects both children and adults and...
Scientists Discover a Hidden Cause of Heart Disease
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death around the world. In the United States alone, it is responsible for about one...
A Simple Blood Pressure Test While Lying Down Could Show Hidden Heart Risks
Blood pressure is one of the most important signs doctors use to assess a person's heart and blood vessel health.
Every time the heart beats,...
Study Finds Surprising Link Between Cats and Cancer in Human
A major international study has revealed a surprising connection between cancer in cats and cancer in humans.
Scientists have discovered that many cancers found in...
A Later Breakfast Could Be a Hidden Sign of Early Death in Older People
As people grow older, many aspects of everyday life begin to change. Sleep patterns may become different, energy levels can fluctuate, and daily routines...
This Simple Food Could Prevent Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes
As people get older, many begin to worry about their heart health, blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and weight gain around the waist.
These changes...
Could a Common Blood Pressure Pill Help People Live Longer?
Aging is something every person experiences, but scientists are still working to understand exactly why it happens and how it might be slowed down....
Common Heart Drug May Make Heart Failure Worse
Heart failure is one of the most serious and widespread health conditions in the United States and many other countries around the world.
Millions of...
Common Painkiller May Trigger Kidney Disease for Millions Taking Blood Pressure Drugs
When people develop a headache, sore back, muscle strain, or joint pain, many reach for ibuprofen without giving it much thought.
It is one of...
Study Finds Hidden Cancer Risk in Everyday Sandwiches and Breakfast Plates
Colorectal cancer, which includes cancer of the colon and rectum, is one of the most common cancers worldwide.
It affects the large intestine, a vital...
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Brain Health
Flu Drugs Show Promise Against Cognitive Decline
Over the past few decades, HIV has changed from a deadly disease into a manageable long-term condition for many people.
Modern treatments can suppress the...
Surprising Cancer-Like Changes in the Brain May Drive Alzheimer’s Disease
As people age, changes slowly build up inside their cells. Every day, our cells divide, repair damage, and respond to the environment around them.
During...
Could a Popular Joint Supplement Increase Alzheimer’s Risk?
Millions of people take glucosamine every day in the hope of reducing joint pain and maintaining mobility as they age.
The supplement has long been...
Could a Hidden Nutrient Shortage Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s?
Choline Deficiency
Most people pay attention to nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D, iron, and protein, but one important nutrient often receives much less attention.
It...
When Is Forgetfulness Normal Aging and When Could It Be Dementia?
Many people become concerned when they notice changes in their memory as they grow older. Forgetting where the car keys are, struggling to remember...