Health & Wellness
Fish Oil Fatty Acid Could Offer a New Lung Treatment
Severe inflammation in the lungs can become life-threatening very quickly.
Researchers at the University at Buffalo are exploring whether an omega-3 fatty acid found in...
These Heart Drugs May Also Prevent Alzheimer’s
The heart and brain are closely connected, and treating a heart rhythm problem may have unexpected effects on how the brain ages.
New Swedish research...
Why Inflammation May Linger After a Heart Attack
People who have survived a heart attack can remain at risk even when their treatment is working and they feel well.
New research from Linköping...
Dementia Risk May Start in Your Blood Vessels
A healthy brain depends on healthy blood vessels.
New research from Lund University suggests that this simple connection may be especially important for understanding why...
Why a Painful UTI Makes You Urinate So Often
The constant urge to urinate during a urinary tract infection can feel like one of the most frustrating parts of the illness.
New Australian research...
Low-Carb Diet May Beat DASH for High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure and type 2 diabetes often occur together, especially in people who are overweight.
Having both conditions can greatly increase the risk of...
Reduce This Nutrient May Help You Live Longer
Scientists have long studied whether changing what we eat can help us stay healthier as we grow older.
A study from the University of Wisconsin...
Warning Signs of Late-Stage Liver Failure
The liver is a large organ that performs hundreds of jobs needed to keep the body working.
It helps process nutrients from food, removes harmful...
Heart Failure Signs You Should Never Ignore
Heart failure is a serious condition, but its name can be misleading. It does not mean that the heart has suddenly stopped; instead, the...
Popular Blood Pressure Drug May Carry Hidden Risks
A widely used medicine for high blood pressure may cause more unwanted effects than a similar drug, according to a large study led by...
Common Heart Drugs May Affect Muscle Loss in Smokers
Smoking is best known for damaging the lungs, but its effects can spread throughout the body.
People who smoke or smoked in the past may...
Why Vitamin B3 Can Help Kill Cancer
Cancer remains one of the hardest diseases to treat because cancer cells come from the body’s own cells and can find ways to escape...
Why Your Blood Pressure Numbers Keep Changing
Blood pressure is checked at millions of medical appointments every day, but one reading may not always tell the full story.
Research from Yale School...
Common Chemical May Raise Parkinson’s Risk
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly damages a person’s ability to control movement.
Scientists have long known that genes can influence the disease,...
Popular Weight Loss Drug May Cost Your Muscles
Semaglutide can help people with obesity lose a substantial amount of weight, but some of that loss may come from muscle and other lean...
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Brain Health
Lower Blood Pressure Could Protect Stroke Survivors
A person who survives a bleeding stroke may continue to face danger years after leaving the hospital. New research indicates that more intensive treatment...
These Heart Drugs May Also Prevent Alzheimer’s
The heart and brain are closely connected, and treating a heart rhythm problem may have unexpected effects on how the brain ages.
New Swedish research...
Dementia Risk May Start in Your Blood Vessels
A healthy brain depends on healthy blood vessels.
New research from Lund University suggests that this simple connection may be especially important for understanding why...
Bottom Blood Pressure Number Matters a Lot to Dementia and Stroke Risks
A blood pressure reading contains two numbers, and both can tell doctors something important about heart health.
New research suggests that the lower number may...
Do People With Dementia Really Know They Have It?
Dementia changes much more than memory. It can affect thinking, language, judgment, emotions and the ability to manage everyday tasks, and over time it...