Health & Wellness
Three old drugs could help prevent or treat Alzheimer’s
A new study from the University of Exeter has found that three existing medications could be repurposed to help treat or even prevent Alzheimer’s...
Scientists discover a surprising cause of Parkinson’s disease
For years, scientists have known that mitochondria—the energy factories inside our cells—don’t work properly in people with Parkinson’s disease.
But they weren’t sure whether these...
These genetic variants can increase ADHD risk by 15 times
ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a common brain condition that often runs in families.
Scientists have known for a while that many tiny genetic changes—each...
Enlarged prostate may increase risk of depression and anxiety
A new study has found that men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate, are more likely to experience depression...
New ultrasound treatment could reduce hard-to-control blood pressure
A new device that uses ultrasound waves could help people who find it hard to control their high blood pressure.
This tool is still being...
What you need to know about alcohol-related liver disease
Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) is a serious health problem that is becoming more common around the world.
It can be life-threatening if it isn’t treated,...
A handful of nuts a day could protect your heart and more
A new study from Imperial College London has found that eating just a small handful of nuts every day can bring big health benefits.
The...
Natural supplements that may help lower your blood pressure
In today’s busy world, more people than ever are looking for better ways to manage their blood pressure.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a...
Study finds a surprising cause of type 2 diabetes
Our kidneys work quietly in the background every single day, helping us stay healthy by cleaning our blood.
They act like a 24-hour cleanup team,...
A common blood pressure pill might help you live longer
As people get older, their bodies begin to slow down. Cells don’t repair as well, and the risk of illness goes up.
Scientists have been...
New drug could treat shingles and herpes more effectively
Researchers at the University of Georgia have developed a promising new drug that could change the way we treat chickenpox, shingles, and even herpes.
Dr....
This pill might save your blood pressure and sleep
Imagine your heart as a pump that works every second of your life. Now imagine this pump starting to get weaker.
That’s what happens when...
Common diabetes drugs may raise risk of heart attacks and strokes
Millions of people around the world live with type 2 diabetes, a condition where the body struggles to use insulin properly, leading to high...
Why checking your blood pressure at home could save your life
Checking your blood pressure at home is a simple but powerful way to take control of your health—especially if you have high blood pressure,...
New study reverses chemotherapy resistance in lung cancer
A major breakthrough in cancer research has shown that using CRISPR gene editing technology to turn off a specific gene can help fight chemotherapy...
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Brain Health
Three old drugs could help prevent or treat Alzheimer’s
A new study from the University of Exeter has found that three existing medications could be repurposed to help treat or even prevent Alzheimer’s...
Common diabetes drugs may raise risk of heart attacks and strokes
Millions of people around the world live with type 2 diabetes, a condition where the body struggles to use insulin properly, leading to high...
Poor heart health in middle age linked to dementia in old age – new...
For generations, medicine treated the heart and brain as separate domains. However, a new study suggests the two are more closely connected than we...
This stuff in brain may increase risk of cognitive decline, dementia
A new study published in The Lancet Neurology shows that people who currently have no signs of memory problems may still face a higher...
Poor sleep may nudge the brain toward dementia, researchers find
Staring at the ceiling while the clock blinks 3am doesn’t only sap energy for the next day. A large, long-running US study of older...