Health & Wellness
Cranberry juice could fight against antibiotic resistance
Urinary tract infections are extremely common and affect millions of people every year. These infections can happen in the bladder, urethra, or other parts...
Rare hantavirus outbreak on Antarctic cruise ship leaves scientists on alert
A deadly outbreak linked to hantavirus aboard a cruise ship has shocked health experts and raised concerns about one of the world’s most dangerous...
Simple mental health practices may help protect the heart
Heart disease remains one of the biggest health threats in the world. Millions of people die each year from heart attacks, strokes, heart failure,...
Hidden risks and promise of “magic mushroom” for depression and mental illness
Psychedelic-assisted therapy is attracting growing attention from scientists, doctors, and patients searching for better mental health treatments.
Substances such as psilocybin, found in certain mushrooms,...
This drug may help older people fight obesity and improve heart health
Obesity is no longer seen as only a problem of middle age. In many countries, especially wealthier nations, a large number of adults over...
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...
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Brain Health
Scientists turn everyday driving into a new tool for detecting early dementia risk
For many people, driving is something they do without much thought. But behind the wheel, the brain is constantly working.
Drivers must watch traffic, judge...
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...