Health & Wellness
These exercises may lower death risks in diabetes, heart, kidney disease
A new study has found that doing simple things like walking, gardening, or light chores may help people with heart, kidney, and metabolic problems...
Common cholesterol drug can fight aggressive breast cancer
Triple-negative breast cancer, or TNBC, is one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer. It lacks the three main receptors—estrogen, progesterone, and HER2—that...
Your immune system may be fighting a brain parasite that affects a third of...
A surprising number of people—about one-third of the world's population—may already carry a tiny parasite in their brains.
This parasite, called Toxoplasma gondii, can be...
Adrenaline dramatically restarts the heart after cardiac arrest
A new study has confirmed that giving adrenaline to patients whose hearts stop while in the hospital can greatly improve their chances of survival....
Cannabis flower reduces this health problem for most users, study finds
Feeling tired all the time is something many people deal with, especially those who live with chronic health conditions.
A new study from researchers at...
Simple blood test could spot cancer early and track its return
A new study offers hope that one day, doctors may be able to detect and track cancer using a simple blood test.
This research, led...
Research shows new way to treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than 116 million adults in the United States.
It is one of the main causes of...
Osteoarthritis may be a warning sign for many chronic diseases
Osteoarthritis is a common joint disease that makes it painful and harder to move. It happens when the cartilage—the smooth layer that protects the...
This drug may help treat peripheral artery disease and diabetes
A new international study has found that semaglutide, a medicine usually used for type 2 diabetes and weight loss, can help people with peripheral...
Millions of older people still take aspirin despite health risks
Many older Americans are still taking a low-dose aspirin every day, hoping it will protect them from heart attacks or strokes.
But new health advice...
Taking ibuprofen with blood pressure drugs could harm your kidneys
If you have high blood pressure and take medicine for it, you may want to think carefully before using ibuprofen when you have pain.
A...
New drug may end nerve pain without dangerous side effects
Living with chronic nerve pain can be exhausting. For many people, it feels like a constant burning, tingling, or stabbing sensation that never goes...
Feeling more tired than usual could be a warning sign of early death
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh have found something that could help older people take better care of their health.
They discovered that how tired...
Common blood pressure drug may not be the best first choice, study finds
A large new study from Columbia University has found that a popular drug for high blood pressure may not be the best choice for...
Your face could show signs of dangerous liver disease
Fatty liver disease is becoming more common all over the world. This is mainly because more people are spending time sitting and gaining weight.
The...
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Brain Health
New injectable treatment may protect the brain after stroke
When someone has a stroke, doctors must act quickly to restore blood flow to the brain. This urgent step can save a person’s life.
But...
Could your coffee grounds help prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s affect millions of people in the United States.
These illnesses slowly damage brain cells, leading to problems with...
A simple sound may help clear Alzheimer’s proteins in brain
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most challenging brain disorders facing the world today. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and daily functioning, and it...
This daily nutrient could help prevent dementia
Choline is a nutrient that your body needs to stay healthy. It helps with many important jobs, like keeping your brain sharp, supporting your...
New diabetes drug may prevent heart attacks and strokes
A new medicine called sotagliflozin has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and it could help people with type 2...