Health & Wellness
How bilingual brains recover from stroke and language loss
When you speak, your brain is hard at work. Different parts of your brain activate to help you understand words, make sense of their...
Autistic and non-autistic people communicate equally well, study finds
A new study from the University of Edinburgh challenges the common belief that autistic people struggle to communicate effectively. Published in Nature Human Behaviour,...
Why women have faster heartbeats while men have more irregular heart rhythms
For years, doctors have observed a curious difference between men and women when it comes to heart rhythms.
Women tend to have faster heartbeats, while...
She had a stroke while training for a half-marathon. Then came breast cancer. Now...
To prepare for her first half-marathon, Kandi Schmitz signed up for a 5K run. Six friends and family members decided to join her.
The race...
New drug can reduce migraine symptoms before headaches occur
Migraines are more than just headaches; they often come with a range of uncomfortable symptoms that begin hours before the pain even starts. These...
Our brain may hold the key to treating type 2 diabetes
A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation suggests that effectively treating type 2 diabetes might require a new approach—focusing on certain...
Living near golf courses may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
A recent study led by researchers from the Barrow Neurological Institute and Mayo Clinic suggests that living near golf courses might be linked to...
A universal vaccine for swine, human and bird flu
For decades, getting a flu shot every year has been a routine for many people around the world. Flu viruses change and evolve so...
Can blood pressure drugs harm your gut health?
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major health issue affecting millions of people worldwide. Left untreated, it can lead to serious problems like...
Common causes of young-onset dementia
When people think of dementia, they often imagine it as a condition that only affects the elderly. But dementia is not limited to old...
Owning a home rather than renting may slow down aging, study finds
We all know that our homes are important for our happiness and well-being, but recent research suggests that certain housing issues might actually speed...
Turmeric and vitamin D may help manage high blood pressure in diabetes
Imagine if the everyday spices in your kitchen and the vitamins you take not only added flavor to your food but also helped protect...
Scientists find new cause of autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease
In recent years, scientists have made big strides in understanding mental health conditions like autism spectrum disorder (ASD), schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. They’ve found...
How to survive a heart attack
A heart attack is a serious medical emergency that happens when the blood flow to a part of the heart is suddenly blocked, usually...
Blood pressure drugs may protect against dementia, study finds
A new study has brought promising news for older adults, suggesting that taking medication to lower high blood pressure may also help reduce the...
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Brain Health
Losing sense of smell is linked to dementia and death
A new study published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery has uncovered a surprising link between the sense of smell and overall health in...
How bilingual brains recover from stroke and language loss
When you speak, your brain is hard at work. Different parts of your brain activate to help you understand words, make sense of their...
She had a stroke while training for a half-marathon. Then came breast cancer. Now...
To prepare for her first half-marathon, Kandi Schmitz signed up for a 5K run. Six friends and family members decided to join her.
The race...
Common causes of young-onset dementia
When people think of dementia, they often imagine it as a condition that only affects the elderly. But dementia is not limited to old...
Scientists find new cause of autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease
In recent years, scientists have made big strides in understanding mental health conditions like autism spectrum disorder (ASD), schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. They’ve found...