Health & Wellness
Common diabetes drug could prevent thousands of deaths each year, study finds
A type of diabetes medication that may soon be used more widely in England could save thousands of lives each year, according to a...
Apple juice could benefit your heart health, study finds
Scientists from Université Laval in Canada have found that drinking apple juice may offer benefits for heart health.
A high intake of fruits and vegetables...
Drinking coffee may cut dementia risk by up to 50%, study finds
Scientists from Niigata University and other institutions have found that higher coffee and caffeine intake may be linked to a reduced risk of dementia.
Dementia...
Choline deficiency linked to Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
Choline, an essential nutrient produced by the liver in small quantities and found in foods such as eggs, broccoli, beans, meat, and poultry, plays...
A new drug may help reset the body clock and beat jet lag faster
Our bodies run on an internal clock that helps control when we sleep, wake up, eat, and feel alert.
This internal timing system, often called...
Lifelong mental stimulation could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s, study finds
Keeping the brain active from an early age may help protect memory and brain connections later in life, even in the presence of Alzheimer’s...
Scientists identify key protein behind pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is a rare but life-threatening condition in which blood pressure rises dangerously in the arteries of the lungs.
If left untreated, it can...
Long COVID could trigger brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s, study suggests
A new study suggests that Long COVID may cause changes in the brain that resemble early processes seen in Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers found that people...
Vitamin D: What you need to know, from when to take it to how...
When the days shorten and the sun sinks low in the sky, that familiar winter slump sets in. There's a fundamental reason for this...
Carrots is a sweet spot for diabetes management
When it comes to managing diabetes, the foods you choose to eat play a crucial role. It's like walking a tightrope; you need to...
Why many people stick with Ozempic for weight loss—even when it makes them nauseous
A new study suggests that people taking semaglutide for weight loss, including the brand Ozempic, are often willing to tolerate unpleasant side effects if...
Scientists invent “smart underwear” that tracks your farts 24/7
Talking about flatulence may feel awkward, but scientists say it could reveal important clues about gut health.
Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed...
Body weight and inflammation could shape your brain health after 50, study finds
As we grow older, many changes take place in the body. One of them is a slow rise in inflammation.
This ongoing, low-level inflammation—sometimes called...
Even one drink a day may strongly raise mouth cancer risk
Mouth cancer has become a major public health problem in India, and new research suggests that alcohol plays a much bigger role than many...
Muscles may hold the key to protecting the brain from Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is a heartbreaking condition that causes memory loss and thinking problems.
There is no cure yet, and millions of people around the world...
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Brain Health
Ultra-processed diet linked to 47% higher risks of heart attack and stroke
Ultra-processed foods have become a normal part of everyday life for many people, often without much thought about what they contain or how they...
Scientists may have found a brain network for Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a long-lasting and slowly worsening brain condition that affects movement, thinking, sleep, and many other body functions.
More than one million people...
Drinking coffee may cut dementia risk by up to 50%, study finds
Scientists from Niigata University and other institutions have found that higher coffee and caffeine intake may be linked to a reduced risk of dementia.
Dementia...
Choline deficiency linked to Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
Choline, an essential nutrient produced by the liver in small quantities and found in foods such as eggs, broccoli, beans, meat, and poultry, plays...
Lifelong mental stimulation could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s, study finds
Keeping the brain active from an early age may help protect memory and brain connections later in life, even in the presence of Alzheimer’s...