Health & Wellness
Hantavirus and tuberculosis cases: Should we be worried?
Recent reports about infectious diseases have raised concerns after health authorities identified several tuberculosis clusters in Singapore and a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a...
Millions of Americans are quietly microdosing cannabis and psychedelics
Microdosing has become one of the most talked-about health and lifestyle trends in recent years.
Many people believe that taking very small amounts of substances...
Diabetes drug metformin may work in the gut, not the liver
Metformin is one of the most widely used medicines in the world. Millions of people with type 2 diabetes take it every day to...
Hantavirus: Symptoms, causes, and prevention
Hantavirus is a rare but dangerous disease that has worried scientists and health experts for many years. Although most people have never heard of...
Why the deadly cruise ship hantavirus outbreak is not another COVID
A deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius has drawn worldwide attention after several passengers became seriously ill during a...
Scientists find another hormone behind type 2 diabetes—and the liver may be the key
For many years, scientists studying type 2 diabetes have mainly focused on one hormone: insulin. Insulin is produced by the pancreas and helps move...
Simple home test may spot dementia risk years earlier
Many people worry about losing their memory as they get older. Forgetting names, struggling to focus, or becoming confused can sometimes be early signs...
Cannabis use disorder strongly linked to depression
Cannabis use has increased rapidly in many parts of the world over the past decade.
In some countries and states, laws have changed to allow...
Cutting calories by 10% to 15% may help you live longer
Many people search for complicated ways to slow aging and stay healthy longer. Social media and the internet are full of advice about cold...
Simple AI test may save more people from heart failure
Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It happens when the heart becomes too weak or stiff to pump...
This skin disease may harm your heart, study warns
When people think about psoriasis, they usually imagine red, dry, scaly patches on the skin. These areas can itch, crack, burn, or feel painful.
For...
A simple vitamin trick could help lower dangerous high blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of the biggest health problems in the world today. Millions of people live with it every day, and many...
This weight-loss drug can work without dieting or exercise
Obesity has become one of the biggest health problems in modern society. Around the world, hundreds of millions of people are struggling with excess...
Scientists discover a better Alzheimer’s treatment
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses linked to aging. It slowly destroys memory, thinking skills, and the ability to carry out...
A common vitamin may help body build stronger cancer-fighting cells
Scientists may have discovered a surprising new way to help the immune system fight blood cancer using a vitamin that many people already consume...
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Brain Health
Simple home test may spot dementia risk years earlier
Many people worry about losing their memory as they get older. Forgetting names, struggling to focus, or becoming confused can sometimes be early signs...
Scientists discover a better Alzheimer’s treatment
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses linked to aging. It slowly destroys memory, thinking skills, and the ability to carry out...
Common diabetes drugs may increase risks of heart attacks and strokes
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. Millions of people depend on daily medications to keep...
Brain inflammation can be a major cause of Alzheimer’s symptoms
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses linked to aging. It slowly damages memory, thinking ability, behavior, and daily functioning.
Millions of people...
Why stress can be a silent risk for memory decline
Memory loss is a growing concern as people live longer lives. Many older adults worry about losing their ability to think clearly or remember...