Health & Wellness
Popular Sugar Substitutes May Be Linked to Faster Memory Loss
Many people choose foods and drinks with artificial sweeteners because they contain little or no sugar. These products are often promoted as better choices...
Sugary Gum May Boost Blood Pressure Benefits of Beetroot
Scientists have discovered an unexpected link between chewing sugary gum and the way the body processes healthy vegetables.
A new study suggests that chewing a...
Popular Sleep Supplement May Help Reduce Chronic Pain
Melatonin is widely known as the hormone that helps people fall asleep, but scientists are discovering that it may have other important effects in...
A Surprising Way the Mediterranean Diet May Slow Aging
For many years, scientists have known that the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest eating patterns in the world. People who follow it...
Sugar-Coated Therapy Could Boost Survival in Deadly Brain Cancer
Scientists at Oregon State University have developed a new experimental treatment that could one day improve care for people with glioblastoma, the most aggressive...
A Hidden Way Exercise May Protect Your Heart
Most people know that regular exercise helps lower blood pressure, improve fitness, and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Scientists have now discovered another possible...
What Is the Best Blood Pressure Target After 60?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, becomes more common as people grow older. If it is not controlled, it can increase the risk of...
Vitamin D May Slow a Key Part of the Aging Process
Scientists have been searching for ways to slow the aging process for many years.
A large new study now suggests that vitamin D supplements may...
Early Warning Signs of Early Death Older People Shouldn’t Ignore
Feeling tired is something many people expect as they get older. Many believe that having less energy is simply a normal part of aging.
However,...
Small Changes in Your Face Could Be Early Signs of Fatty Liver Disease
Fatty liver disease is becoming much more common around the world.
Spending more time sitting, eating high-calorie foods, and gaining excess weight have all increased...
Nearly Half of U.S. People Don’t Know Bacon and Sausages Increase Colon Cancer Risk
Colorectal cancer, which includes cancers of the colon and rectum, is one of the most common cancers in the world. It affects the large...
Can Older People Safely Reduce Their High Blood Pressure Medicine?
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in older adults. It often develops without noticeable symptoms, which is why it...
Popular Cholesterol Drug May Carry a Higher Risk for Kidney Problems
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that the body needs to build cells and make hormones.
However, when cholesterol levels become too high, it can build...
What Does High Creatinine in Blood Test Mean for Your Kidneys?
When people have a routine blood test, they often notice unfamiliar medical terms on the report. One of these is creatinine.
Although it is only...
Widely Use Blood Pressure Drug May Carry Sudden Cardiac Arrest Risk
A recent study has raised new questions about a medicine that millions of people take to control high blood pressure.
Researchers from the European Sudden...
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Brain Health
New Drug May Fight Alzheimer’s at Its Earliest Stages
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects millions of people worldwide. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and the ability to...
Popular Sugar Substitutes May Be Linked to Faster Memory Loss
Many people choose foods and drinks with artificial sweeteners because they contain little or no sugar. These products are often promoted as better choices...
Simple Blood Test May Help Predict Alzheimer’s Disease
Doctors have long wanted a simple blood test that could tell whether someone is likely to develop Alzheimer's disease before memory loss begins.
Today, diagnosing...
AI Can Predict Stroke Risk Years Before It Happens
Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence system that may be able to predict a person's risk of stroke up to 10 years before it...
Scientists Find New Way to Slow Alzheimer’s Disease
For many years, scientists have debated one of the biggest questions in Alzheimer's disease research: if doctors remove amyloid plaques from the brain, can...