Health & Wellness
Common Food Additive May Harm Gut Health, Study Shows
Many foods on supermarket shelves contain ingredients that most people never notice.
One of them is xanthan gum, a common food additive used to make...
This Everyday Fruit May Quietly Improve Heart Health
Many people believe they need a strict diet to improve heart health, but new research suggests that one small daily habit may still make...
Could a Common Road Chemical Quietly Increase Alzheimer’s Risk?
Scientists are paying increasing attention to pollution that comes from vehicle tires.
Unlike exhaust emissions, tiny particles released as tires wear down receive much less...
A New Blood Test May Predict Alzheimer’s Risk Much Earlier
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting millions of older adults worldwide.
The disease slowly damages brain cells, causing memory loss, confusion,...
This Stuff in Your Mouth May Damage the Heart
Millions of adults have gum disease, but many do not realize that it is more than a dental problem.
Gum disease happens when harmful bacteria...
Why Cannabis Users Have a Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
For many years scientists have noticed an unusual pattern.
Although cannabis often makes people feel hungrier, regular users are frequently found to have lower body...
Could Invisible Microplastics Raise Your Risk of Heart Attacks?
Plastic has become part of everyday life. It is used in food packaging, drink bottles, clothing, household products, cars, and countless other items.
As these...
Fast Brain Stimulation May Ease Depression Quickly, but the Benefits May Fade
Depression affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is expected to become an even greater public health challenge over the coming decades.
While many...
Why Strong Muscles May Be Just as Important as Weight for Preventing Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health problems in the world. It develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin or cannot...
A New Alzheimer’s Drug Takes Aim at Tau—and It Could Change the Future of...
Alzheimer's disease is the leading cause of dementia and affects millions of people around the world.
The disease slowly damages brain cells, causing memory loss,...
Diabetes Drug Could Help Protect the Heart and Kidneys While Saving Healthcare Costs
Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest-growing long-term health conditions in the world. Millions of people live with the disease, and the number...
Scientists Find a Hidden Cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Gut
Rheumatoid arthritis, often called RA, is a long-term autoimmune disease that affects millions of people around the world.
Unlike the wear and tear seen in...
Simple Ways to Help Prevent Falls in Older People
Falls are one of the biggest health concerns for older adults. Every year, millions of older people experience a fall, and many suffer broken...
Why a Common Hospital Painkiller Can Suddenly Lower Blood Pressure
Acetaminophen, also called paracetamol, is one of the most commonly used pain-relieving medicines in the world.
Millions of people take it every day to ease...
The Serious Warning Signs of Liver Failure Everyone Should Know
The liver is one of the hardest-working organs in the body.
It helps digest food, filters toxins from the blood, stores nutrients, and produces proteins...
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Brain Health
Online Support Lowers Mental Health Issues in Dementia Caregivers
Dementia affects millions of families around the world.
As memory, thinking, and daily living skills gradually decline, many people with dementia rely heavily on husbands,...
Could a Common Road Chemical Quietly Increase Alzheimer’s Risk?
Scientists are paying increasing attention to pollution that comes from vehicle tires.
Unlike exhaust emissions, tiny particles released as tires wear down receive much less...
A New Blood Test May Predict Alzheimer’s Risk Much Earlier
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting millions of older adults worldwide.
The disease slowly damages brain cells, causing memory loss, confusion,...
A New Alzheimer’s Drug Takes Aim at Tau—and It Could Change the Future of...
Alzheimer's disease is the leading cause of dementia and affects millions of people around the world.
The disease slowly damages brain cells, causing memory loss,...
New Diabetes Drug May Offer Powerful Protection Against Heart Attacks and Strokes
People living with type 2 diabetes often face more than high blood sugar. Many also develop chronic kidney disease, and together these conditions greatly...