Health & Wellness
Scientists find a hidden weakness in deadly blood cancer
Acute myeloid leukemia, often called AML, is one of the most aggressive and difficult blood cancers to treat. Every year thousands of people are...
The hidden cells that make cancer come back
Cancer treatment has improved greatly over the past few decades, but one frightening problem still remains: relapse. Many patients go through surgery, chemotherapy, or...
Measuring overall abilities may predict future memory loss
A new international study has found that measuring a person’s overall physical and mental abilities—called intrinsic capacity—may help doctors predict who is more likely...
A tiny implant could help treat the most severe depression
Depression affects millions of adults in the U.S., and for many, treatment with medication or therapy helps. But for about one-third of people with...
New tool can predict long-term death risk in prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men and the second leading cause of cancer-related death for men in the United...
New surgical robot may help reverse vision loss
A serious eye disease called retinal vein occlusion (RVO) happens when a vein in the retina—the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye—gets...
New blood test can see the first sign of clotting in heart disease
Scientists from Kumamoto University in Japan have created a new blood test that can catch the earliest signs of blood clotting.
This is a big...
Shingles vaccine may also prevent dementia
The shingles vaccine, known for preventing the painful rash caused by the virus, may also offer unexpected protection for the brain.
Researchers from Stanford University...
Coffee compounds could help control blood sugar
Coffee is one of the world’s most popular drinks, known for its rich flavor and energy-boosting caffeine. But now, scientists have discovered that coffee...
This simple daily food Helps prevent heart disease, diabetes, obesity
A new study from Tufts University has found that eating whole grains every day can help protect your health as you get older.
This is...
How diabetes quietly affects your brain health
Diabetes is a condition that many people know about, but not everyone realizes how deeply it can affect the body over time—especially the brain.
A...
A new pill could help people lose weight without diet or exercise
Obesity is a serious health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and even some cancers.
Many...
A simple wearable device that helps prevent falls in older people
As we get older, it becomes harder to keep our balance and stand straight. This happens because our muscles get weaker, our eyesight changes,...
Silent warning before a mini stroke you should never ignore
A Transient Ischemic Attack, or TIA, is often called a mini-stroke. It happens when blood flow to a part of the brain is briefly...
Eating less than 3 meals a day may prevent obesity and diabetes
Time-restricted eating is a way of eating where people have their meals within a set number of hours during the day and then stop...
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Brain Health
MIT chemists reveal how tau proteins tangle in Alzheimer’s disease
One of the defining features of Alzheimer’s disease is the buildup of tangled proteins called Tau inside the brain.
As these tangles grow and spread,...
Measuring overall abilities may predict future memory loss
A new international study has found that measuring a person’s overall physical and mental abilities—called intrinsic capacity—may help doctors predict who is more likely...
Shingles vaccine may also prevent dementia
The shingles vaccine, known for preventing the painful rash caused by the virus, may also offer unexpected protection for the brain.
Researchers from Stanford University...
Silent warning before a mini stroke you should never ignore
A Transient Ischemic Attack, or TIA, is often called a mini-stroke. It happens when blood flow to a part of the brain is briefly...
Many older people with dementia still prescribed risky pills, study finds
A new study warns that many older adults with dementia are still being prescribed medications that can be dangerous for their health.
These drugs include...