Health & Wellness
Chronic pancreatic inflammation linked to early development of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is rare, but it remains one of the deadliest forms of cancer. Its early symptoms are often vague or go unnoticed, and...
Spikes in blood sugar after meals may raise Alzheimer’s risk
Doctors have known for a long time that type 2 diabetes and high blood sugar can lead to poor brain health and raise the...
How brown fat could help control high blood pressure
Obesity often leads to high blood pressure, and high blood pressure can cause heart disease, which is the leading cause of death around the...
New blood test could help track brain damage after stroke
Strokes are serious medical emergencies that can cause lasting damage to the brain. Until now, doctors have mostly relied on brain scans like CT...
AI system can detect early signs of cognitive decline
A research team from Mass General Brigham has built one of the first fully independent artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can detect signs of...
This widely used cholesterol drug may harm kidneys
A new study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology has raised concerns about the possible side effects of a cholesterol...
Why vitamin D is so important for older people
As we get older, staying healthy becomes more important. One key nutrient that helps older people stay strong and well is vitamin D.
This vitamin...
What are the causes of resistant high blood pressure?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue that affects millions of people. It happens when the force of blood...
A spoonful of peanut butter could help detect Alzheimer’s early
Doctors may one day use peanut butter to help detect Alzheimer’s disease, thanks to a creative and low-cost idea from scientists at the University...
Study finds how to catch deadly ovarian cancer early
Scientists have made an exciting discovery that may change how we detect and treat a dangerous type of ovarian cancer.
The study, published in the...
Popular blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A new study from the European Sudden Cardiac Arrest network has found that a common drug used to treat high blood pressure might be...
A surprising obesity breakthrough: Alzheimer’s drug may help burn fat
Obesity is one of the biggest health issues facing the world today. It increases the chance of getting many dangerous diseases, like heart disease,...
Can a diabetes drug also protect the brain?
Metformin is a well-known drug used to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels. But now, new research shows that...
A surprising mineral might help clear artery plaques
Heart disease is the biggest cause of death around the world. One of the main reasons is a condition called atherosclerosis.
This happens when fatty...
Popular blood pressure drug may raise skin cancer risk
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than one in three adults in Australia. It’s a serious condition that can lead to...
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Brain Health
Spikes in blood sugar after meals may raise Alzheimer’s risk
Doctors have known for a long time that type 2 diabetes and high blood sugar can lead to poor brain health and raise the...
New blood test could help track brain damage after stroke
Strokes are serious medical emergencies that can cause lasting damage to the brain. Until now, doctors have mostly relied on brain scans like CT...
AI system can detect early signs of cognitive decline
A research team from Mass General Brigham has built one of the first fully independent artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can detect signs of...
A spoonful of peanut butter could help detect Alzheimer’s early
Doctors may one day use peanut butter to help detect Alzheimer’s disease, thanks to a creative and low-cost idea from scientists at the University...
A surprising obesity breakthrough: Alzheimer’s drug may help burn fat
Obesity is one of the biggest health issues facing the world today. It increases the chance of getting many dangerous diseases, like heart disease,...