Health & Wellness
Blood pressure drug shows promise against superbug infections
Antibiotic resistance is making many infections harder to treat than ever before. Some bacteria have learned how to survive even the strongest antibiotics.
These bacteria,...
Black licorice compound could reduce gut inflammation, study finds
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is becoming more common worldwide and now affects millions of people. It is a condition where the digestive system...
New stroke drug may cut risk without dangerous bleeding
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. It happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked or reduced,...
A simple blood test may detect Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms
A new study from Mass General Brigham suggests that a simple blood test could help detect the risk of Alzheimer’s disease much earlier than...
Common pain reliever used in pregnancy not linked to autism risk
Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol or by brand names such as Tylenol, is one of the most widely used medicines in the world.
It is...
How often should people with type 2 diabetes check blood sugar?
Living with type 2 diabetes means keeping your blood sugar levels within a healthy range.
This is important because high or low blood sugar over...
Can marijuana change your DNA?
Marijuana use is becoming more common, especially as laws change and more places allow it for medical or recreational use.
In the United States, recent...
Popular heartburn drugs may quietly harm your kidneys, study warns
Medicines that reduce stomach acid are used by millions of people every day. These drugs are called proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs.
They are often...
Weight loss drugs could cause strong muscle loss in these people
A study suggests that some people who take a popular weight-loss drug called semaglutide may lose more muscle than others, especially older adults and...
Common hospital drug may pose higher heart disease risk at night
Midazolam is a medicine that doctors often use to help patients relax before medical procedures or surgery. It works quickly and helps reduce anxiety.
Many...
Study finds how to slow brain damage in Parkinson’s and dementia
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia are serious conditions that affect the brain and change how people move, think, and live their daily lives.
Millions...
How long can people live with dementia?
Being told that you or a loved one has dementia can be one of the most emotional and life-changing moments a person can face....
Major causes of blood pressure fluctuation you need to know
Blood pressure is the force created when your blood pushes against the walls of your blood vessels. It is a normal and important part...
Simple vitamins that help your liver heal and stay strong
The liver is one of the hardest working organs in the human body. It plays many important roles every day, even when we are...
Childhood inflammation may quietly cause autism and mental diseases
Scientists are working hard to understand how brain disorders such as autism and schizophrenia begin. These conditions often start early in life and can...
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Brain Health
New stroke drug may cut risk without dangerous bleeding
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. It happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked or reduced,...
A simple blood test may detect Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms
A new study from Mass General Brigham suggests that a simple blood test could help detect the risk of Alzheimer’s disease much earlier than...
Study finds how to slow brain damage in Parkinson’s and dementia
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia are serious conditions that affect the brain and change how people move, think, and live their daily lives.
Millions...
How long can people live with dementia?
Being told that you or a loved one has dementia can be one of the most emotional and life-changing moments a person can face....
This overlooked blood pressure number could help prevent dementia, stroke
Most people know that blood pressure is important for heart health, but fewer people realize it may also play a key role in keeping...