Health & Wellness
Lowering Cholesterol Earlier Could Prevent More Heart Attacks
A major new study suggests that people may benefit from lowering their cholesterol much earlier in life than doctors currently recommend.
Researchers say that acting...
New Blood Test May Detect Breast Cancer Returning Years Earlier
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women around the world.
Thanks to better screening, surgery, chemotherapy, and newer medicines, many patients...
Why Beetroot Juice Can Keep Your Blood Pressure Healthy
A new study suggests that one of the keys to healthy blood pressure in older adults may actually begin inside the mouth.
Researchers from the...
A Simple Nasal Spray May Help Reverse Brain Aging
Researchers at Texas A&M University say they may have discovered a surprising new way to help aging brains work better again.
In a new study,...
Major Study Questions a Drug Millions Take After Heart Attacks
For more than 40 years, beta blockers have been one of the most common medicines given to people after a heart attack.
Doctors around the...
One ‘Magic Mushroom’ Dose May Keep the Brain Flexible for Weeks
Scientists at the University of Michigan have discovered that a single dose of a psychedelic compound may help the brain become more flexible and...
Tiny Wearable Device Could Help Older People Avoid Dangerous Falls
As people grow older, keeping good balance and standing steadily can become much harder. Many parts of the body slowly change with age.
Muscles lose...
Hidden Causes of Tinnitus and What You Can Do About It
Millions of people around the world hear strange sounds that no one else can hear. Some people hear ringing, while others hear buzzing, hissing,...
Popular Cinnamon Supplements May Affect Your Medicines
Cinnamon is one of the world’s oldest and most popular spices. People have used it for thousands of years in cooking, baking, drinks, and...
Keeping Blood Pressure Stable Could Protect Your Brain From Dementia
Scientists have long known that high blood pressure can damage the heart and blood vessels. But growing research now shows that it can also...
Could Your Daily Coffee Habit Actually Protect Your Blood Pressure?
Millions of people around the world begin their mornings with coffee or tea. These drinks are deeply connected to daily life, helping people wake...
Why Millions of People Trust Metformin for Diabetes Care
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. It affects millions of people and happens when the...
The Surprising Truth About Potatoes, Fries, and Blood Pressure
Potatoes are one of the world’s most popular foods. People enjoy them in many different ways, including baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, boiled potatoes, potato...
Simple Daily Habits Can Keep Your Bones Strong as You Age
Most people do not think much about their bones until something goes wrong. But bones quietly do important work every day.
They give the body...
Simple Talks About Alcohol May Help Lower Blood Pressure
A new study from Kaiser Permanente suggests that even short conversations with doctors about alcohol use may help people with high blood pressure drink...
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Brain Health
Keeping Blood Pressure Stable Could Protect Your Brain From Dementia
Scientists have long known that high blood pressure can damage the heart and blood vessels. But growing research now shows that it can also...
Even ‘Normal’ Vitamin B12 Levels May Not Fully Protect the Aging Brain
Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient that helps the body make red blood cells, maintain healthy nerves, and produce DNA.
Doctors have long used blood...
Autism Social Differences Emerge Early But Can Change Considerably by Adulthood
Researchers from China and several international institutions have completed one of the largest reviews ever conducted on autism and social behavior.
Their findings suggest that...
Hidden Brain Effects of Everyday Air Pollution Alarm Scientists
Most people think air pollution mainly affects the lungs. Dirty air is often associated with coughing, asthma, breathing difficulty, or chest problems.
But scientists are...
Your Brain May Clean Itself During Sleep—and This Could Prevent Dementia
For many years, scientists believed sleep was mainly important for rest, recovery, and memory. But a new article published in the journal Science suggests...