Health & Wellness
Why breast cancer screening shouldn’t wait until 40
A new study has found that a surprising number of breast cancer cases are happening in women under the age of 50.
In fact, nearly...
Can caffeine affect your blood pressure health?
Many people start their day with a cup of coffee or grab a soda in the afternoon to feel more awake. These drinks contain...
Which drugs work best for unexplained nerve pain?
More than 20 million people in the U.S. live with neuropathic pain, a type of pain caused by damaged nerves. One common type is...
Why older women have higher death risks after heart surgery
A new study has found that older women who need heart bypass surgery are more likely than men to be treated at hospitals with...
Simple tips to keep your blood sugar levels steady
Keeping your blood sugar levels steady is very important, especially for people with diabetes. But even if you don’t have diabetes, it’s still a...
Even a little bit of this snack can raise your blood pressure
Many people enjoy eating licorice because of its special sweet and salty taste.
But a new study from researchers at Linköping University in Sweden shows...
Could a common diabetes drug help prevent Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s disease mostly affects older adults and is the most common type of dementia. It causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior and...
Gut bacteria could be the key to treating Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a serious condition that affects the brain and nervous system. It causes shaking, stiffness, and problems with balance and movement.
Around 8...
Common causes of constipation everyone needs to know
Constipation is something that many people go through at some point in their lives. It means you don’t go to the bathroom often, or...
What your blood pressure numbers really mean—and why they matter
Knowing your blood pressure numbers is a key part of staying healthy. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of...
Scientists discover way to boost insulin-producing cells in diabetes
Scientists in New York and Los Angeles have found a new way to treat diabetes. This exciting discovery could help people who live with...
How your blood pressure could be affecting your emotional health
When your doctor checks your blood pressure, it’s more than just a number.
High blood pressure is known to harm your heart, but it may...
Why you should pay attention to inflammation
Inflammation can be a visible part of how your body fights illness or injury. If you've ever sprained your ankle, you already know about...
What cold weather does to the body and how to protect yourself this winter
As temperatures drop, zip up that coat, pull on a hat and gloves and be mindful of how much time you're exposed to the...
Why quitting smoking before surgery may temporarily increase pain
A new study has found that people who stop smoking before surgery may become more sensitive to pain and need more pain medication during...
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Brain Health
Could a common diabetes drug help prevent Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s disease mostly affects older adults and is the most common type of dementia. It causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior and...
Caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s can age you faster
When Brittany Butts was a teenager, she saw firsthand how hard it was to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.
Her grandmother had...
Could microplastics be fueling Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?
Scientists are warning that tiny plastic particles called microplastics might be damaging our brains and increasing the risk of serious diseases like Alzheimer's and...
Common antibiotics may help treat early-onset dementia, study finds
Frontotemporal dementia is the most common type of dementia that starts early, usually between ages 40 and 65.
This disease affects the front and side...
Why some people over 80 have super brains
For the last 25 years, scientists at Northwestern Medicine have been studying a unique group of older adults called "SuperAgers."
These are people aged 80...