Health & Wellness
Simple plant foods could be the best natural ways to lower blood pressure
A growing number of scientists believe that what people eat every day may strongly influence whether they develop high blood pressure later in life.
A...
Simple signs of weakness may predict stroke risk years earlier
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability around the world. It happens when blood flow to part of the...
Why belly fat could be dangerous for your memory and brain
As people grow older, many worry about memory loss and diseases such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists around the world are searching for...
Vitamin B12: the essential nutrient with a complicated cancer link
We’ve all heard the advice: eat your fruit and vegetables, get your vitamins, and stay healthy. For the most part, that guidance holds up....
Fatty liver disease may cause type 2 diabetes through this hormone
A new study from researchers in Germany has uncovered another possible cause of type 2 diabetes, and it may begin in the liver rather...
Scientists find better high blood pressure treatment
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world, and it can quietly damage the body for years before...
New pill may offer easier treatment for sleep apnea without a mask
A recent study suggests that people with obstructive sleep apnea may one day be able to treat their condition with a pill instead of...
A simple salt swap could help millions lower blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world, yet many people do not realize they have it until...
Shingles vaccine may help prevent heart attacks and strokes
Most people think of shingles as a painful skin rash, but scientists are discovering that the condition may affect much more than the skin.
New...
Scientists turn used coffee grounds into a new defense against Alzheimer’s
Researchers from The University of Texas at El Paso have discovered an unusual new way to possibly fight serious brain diseases using something many...
Lower blood pressure targets may help older adults live longer
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world.
Millions of people live with it every day,...
Simple urine test may show hidden dementia risk
A major new study from Sweden suggests that a simple urine test may help identify people at higher risk of developing dementia years before...
Common drug may finally bring relief for painful hand osteoarthritis
For millions of people, hand pain is more than just a minor annoyance. It can make everyday tasks frustrating, painful, and exhausting.
Simple actions such...
Common blood pressure drug may carry higher risks than doctors once thought
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Doctors also call it hypertension. It happens when blood pushes...
Doctors say many people can slow kidney disease without dialysis
Kidneys are two small organs in the lower back that quietly perform some of the body’s most important jobs every single day.
They clean waste...
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Brain Health
Simple signs of weakness may predict stroke risk years earlier
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability around the world. It happens when blood flow to part of the...
Shingles vaccine may help prevent heart attacks and strokes
Most people think of shingles as a painful skin rash, but scientists are discovering that the condition may affect much more than the skin.
New...
Scientists turn used coffee grounds into a new defense against Alzheimer’s
Researchers from The University of Texas at El Paso have discovered an unusual new way to possibly fight serious brain diseases using something many...
Simple urine test may show hidden dementia risk
A major new study from Sweden suggests that a simple urine test may help identify people at higher risk of developing dementia years before...
Omega-3 supplements linked to faster cognitive decline, study finds
Omega-3 supplements have become extremely popular among older adults around the world.
Many people take fish oil capsules every day because they believe the supplements...