Health & Wellness
Antiviral drug valacyclovir fails to slow Alzheimer’s—may even make it worse
A new study has found that the antiviral drug valacyclovir, which is commonly used to treat herpes infections, did not help people with early-stage...
Mental health issues may increase risk of physical injuries
A new study from the University of Michigan has found that people with mental health conditions are much more likely to experience physical injuries.
These...
Why starting with the right blood pressure drug matters
A large new study has found that people with high blood pressure are more likely to stick with their treatment if they start with...
Just 20 minutes of exercise twice a week may slow dementia
How much exercise does it take to help slow down memory loss in older adults? A new study has found the answer: at least...
7 lifestyle changes that can help prevent heart disease
Heart disease is the top cause of death in developed countries. Thanks to better medical care, surgeries, and increased awareness, deaths from heart disease...
Men more than three times as likely to die from a brain injury
A new study has found that some people in the U.S. are much more likely to die from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) than others.
These...
Study finds the real cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
A new study from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is changing the way scientists think about compulsive behaviors. These are behaviors that people...
Head injuries may raise stroke risk by over 30%, study finds
People who suffer a head injury—even just once—may be at a much higher risk of having a stroke later in life, according to a...
How a high-fat diet can trigger liver cancer
A new study from MIT shows how eating a high-fat diet can change the liver in dangerous ways, eventually increasing the risk of liver...
How one surgery helped an 86-year-old man walk without pain again
An uncommon surgery is changing lives for people with ankle arthritis. For those who have long-term pain and difficulty walking, ankle fusion surgery is...
Higher doses of this drug help people with diabetes lose more weight
Diabetes happens when there is too much sugar in the blood. Over time, this can make it harder to keep blood sugar at a...
What is the right drug for an irregular heartbeat?
An irregular heartbeat, also called arrhythmia, is when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or in an uneven pattern. Some arrhythmias are harmless,...
This old drug offers fast relief for suicidal thoughts, study finds
A new study from Columbia University brings hope to people struggling with severe depression and suicidal thoughts.
Researchers found that ketamine, a drug that has...
These foods can harm your kidneys
Your kidneys play a very important role in keeping your body healthy. They clean waste from your blood, help control fluid levels, and keep...
Can fasting help reverse high blood pressure naturally?
Researchers from Pantox Laboratories believe that fasting could be a natural way to help lower high blood pressure by disrupting harmful cycles in the...
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Brain Health
Hormone therapy does not affect dementia risk in older women, study finds
A new large study has found that hormone therapy used during menopause does not increase or decrease the risk of dementia in women.
This research,...
Antiviral drug valacyclovir fails to slow Alzheimer’s—may even make it worse
A new study has found that the antiviral drug valacyclovir, which is commonly used to treat herpes infections, did not help people with early-stage...
Just 20 minutes of exercise twice a week may slow dementia
How much exercise does it take to help slow down memory loss in older adults? A new study has found the answer: at least...
Head injuries may raise stroke risk by over 30%, study finds
People who suffer a head injury—even just once—may be at a much higher risk of having a stroke later in life, according to a...
Poor kidney function may increase levels of Alzheimer’s markers in blood
A new study published in the journal Neurology has found that people with poor kidney function tend to have higher levels of Alzheimer’s-related proteins...