Health & Wellness
New study reveals simple exercise secret for type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body controls blood sugar. When someone has this condition, their body cannot use...
Is vaping the most effective way to help people quit smoking?
Quitting smoking is one of the most important steps a person can take to improve their health, but it is also one of the...
Women with diabetes less likely to receive preventive care and screenings
Routine health care plays a key role in helping women stay healthy throughout their lives.
Services like cancer screening, birth control advice, and planning for...
A rare artery tear called SCAD triggered multiple heart attacks in a world champion...
As a world champion freestyle kayaker, Nick Troutman was no stranger to discomfort.
From fumbling through tricks when he first fell in love with the...
Study finds big cause of tough high blood pressure
Many people are told that high blood pressure can be managed with medication and healthy living.
While this is true for most cases, some people...
Seafood virus linked to new human eye disease, scientists warn
A surprising new discovery has revealed that a virus usually found in sea animals may now be infecting humans and causing a serious eye...
New study shows hidden causes of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
For many years, scientists studying mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have focused mainly on genes and proteins. These are the building...
Your bedtime routine could be a hidden risk for heart disease
Most people know that getting enough sleep is important. Doctors often recommend around seven to eight hours each night for good health.
But a new...
Can marijuana help reverse brain damage in Alzheimer’s Disease?
Scientists are exploring a new and unexpected approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease, and it involves a compound found in the cannabis plant. Early research...
Weight loss wonder or cause for concern? New study examines GLP-1 drugs
Medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists are gaining attention around the world. Originally created to treat diabetes, they are now widely used for weight...
How your mental health and sleep may shape diabetes risk
A new study suggests that the risk of type 2 diabetes may not only come from what people eat or how much they exercise,...
Scientists find how to help brain cells clean themselves and fight dementia
Scientists are working hard to find better ways to treat brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia.
These conditions are very serious and...
A heart attack sent a basketball coach into cardiac arrest — and CPR by...
For coach Dan Rolfes, spring 2024 brought a familiar rush: His undefeated team from Incarnate Word Academy in St. Louis was once again among...
New diabetes drug helps lower blood sugar and body weight faster
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. It affects how the body uses sugar, which is...
A surprising natural way to lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and increases...
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Brain Health
Can marijuana help reverse brain damage in Alzheimer’s Disease?
Scientists are exploring a new and unexpected approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease, and it involves a compound found in the cannabis plant. Early research...
Scientists find how to help brain cells clean themselves and fight dementia
Scientists are working hard to find better ways to treat brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia.
These conditions are very serious and...
Scientists find a new way to fight Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of memory loss and dementia in older adults. It slowly damages the brain, affecting memory,...
Why the ‘bottom number’ of blood pressure could protect your brain
Many people think about blood pressure as a single number, but it actually has two parts. Doctors often talk more about the top number,...
Simple drug can prevent strokes in people with silent heart problem
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability around the world. It often happens suddenly and can leave people with long-term...