Health & Wellness
Heart Attack Blood Test Could Quickly Identify People Most at Risk
A severe heart attack is a medical emergency that can become life-threatening within minutes or hours. Doctors must decide very quickly which patients need...
Common Diabetes Drug May Dramatically Lower Heart Failure Risk
Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It develops when the heart becomes too weak or too...
What Is the Best Long-Term Treatment for Chronic Back Pain?
If you have chronic back pain, you have probably heard many different recommendations. Some people suggest massage. Others recommend exercise, acupuncture, stretching, or manual...
A New Method to Predict When Alzheimer’s Is About to Begin
For years, scientists have searched for a way to predict exactly when Alzheimer's disease will begin causing memory loss.
A new study suggests that tiny...
What Is the Best Blood Pressure for Older People?
Blood pressure is one of the most important measurements of your overall health. It shows how strongly your blood pushes against the walls of...
Common Thyroid Drug Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Death
Millions of people around the world take levothyroxine every day to treat an underactive thyroid. In the United States, it has remained one of...
Thousands Spend Their Final Days Without the Care They Need, Study Warns
Most people hope to spend their final days in comfort, with pain under control and surrounded by people who care about them. Good end-of-life...
Why Vitamin B12 is Vital for Preventing Chronic Inflammation
Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that helps keep the body working properly. It plays an important role in making red blood cells, keeping...
New Cholesterol Pill Could Treat People Who Cannot Take Statins
High cholesterol is one of the leading risk factors for heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes.
Millions of people around the world have high cholesterol,...
Four Natural Supplements May Protect Your Blood Pressure Health
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with it, and many do not...
Early Warning Signs of Kidney Damage Older People Should Never Ignore
Kidney disease is becoming more common around the world, especially among older adults. As we get older, our kidneys naturally become less efficient, but...
Popular Diabetes Drugs Linked to Rare but Dangerous Infection
Medicines called SGLT2 inhibitors have become one of the most important treatments for people with type 2 diabetes. These drugs lower blood sugar in...
Could Peanut Butter Help Detect Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and affects millions of people around the world. It slowly damages the brain, leading to...
Coffee and Tea have Surprising Links to High Blood Pressure
Coffee and tea are among the most popular drinks in the world. Millions of people start their morning with a hot cup because these...
Common Constipation Drug May Increase Risk of Dementia
Constipation is a common problem that affects millions of people around the world.
Many people experience it from time to time because of changes in...
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Brain Health
Quitting Smoking May Help Protect Your Brain From Dementia
Giving up smoking is one of the best decisions a person can make for their health. Most people know that quitting lowers the risk...
A New Method to Predict When Alzheimer’s Is About to Begin
For years, scientists have searched for a way to predict exactly when Alzheimer's disease will begin causing memory loss.
A new study suggests that tiny...
Could Peanut Butter Help Detect Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and affects millions of people around the world. It slowly damages the brain, leading to...
Common Constipation Drug May Increase Risk of Dementia
Constipation is a common problem that affects millions of people around the world.
Many people experience it from time to time because of changes in...
New Alzheimer’s Drug Is Not the Right Choice for Everyone
For many years, Alzheimer's treatment focused mainly on managing symptoms after memory problems had already appeared.
The approval of lecanemab in Canada marks an important...