Health & Wellness
Simple blood test may spot dangerous muscle loss in kidney disease patients
Researchers in the United Kingdom have discovered that a simple combination of two common blood tests can help identify a serious and often overlooked...
Hidden cholesterol crystals may quietly damage the liver, study finds
Scientists have discovered a new clue about why some people with fatty liver disease develop serious liver problems while others do not.
A study from...
Common medications may help protect older adults from post-surgery confusion
A large new study suggests that several commonly used medications could help prevent delirium, a sudden and distressing state of confusion, in older adults...
Study finds big cause of gut diseases
Imagine your stomach is like a busy city, full of life and activity. This city has trillions of tiny residents called microorganisms.
These include bacteria,...
Vegan diet could help ward off cancer
Have you ever wondered how the foods you eat can impact your health?
We've all heard that "you are what you eat," but can your...
Common glaucoma drug could help prevent opioid relapse, study finds
A medication that has long been used to treat glaucoma, altitude sickness, and certain types of seizures may also help people recovering from opioid...
Scientists discover new clues to identify aggressive prostate cancer early
Researchers in Norway have uncovered new features that may help doctors tell the difference between slow-growing prostate cancer and the more dangerous aggressive type.
The...
Popular weight loss drug may help protect vision in people with diabetes
A widely used diabetes and weight loss medication may do more than lower blood sugar and help people shed pounds.
New research suggests that tirzepatide,...
How obesity could trigger Alzheimer’s disease
Obesity is known to increase the risk of many diseases, like heart problems and diabetes. But its exact link to Alzheimer's disease has been...
Ketamine may offer fast relief for chronic fatigue, new study finds
A drug best known as an anesthetic and a fast-acting treatment for severe depression may also help reduce chronic fatigue, according to a small...
Grace on ice, danger beneath: The true cost of Winter Olympic Performance
Watching the Winter Olympics can make extreme sports look effortless, but behind every graceful jump or high-speed run are years of training and careful...
Silent signs of heart disease in women you should never ignore
Many people think heart disease only affects men, but it is actually the number one cause of death for women too.
The problem is, heart...
Smart earbuds could soon detect early signs of cognitive decline
Earbuds may soon do much more than play music or take phone calls.
According to a new international study, the same devices millions of people...
New therapy could stop breast cancer at the source
Scientists at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found a new and hopeful way to treat triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC),...
Older adults may be able to safely reduce blood pressure drugs
A new study from the University of Oxford suggests that some older adults who take medication for high blood pressure may be able to...
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Brain Health
How obesity could trigger Alzheimer’s disease
Obesity is known to increase the risk of many diseases, like heart problems and diabetes. But its exact link to Alzheimer's disease has been...
Smart earbuds could soon detect early signs of cognitive decline
Earbuds may soon do much more than play music or take phone calls.
According to a new international study, the same devices millions of people...
Why brain fog happens and what you can do about it
Many people use the term “brain fog” to describe a frustrating mental state where thinking feels slow, unclear, or exhausting.
It is not a medical...
Study finds big hidden cause of heart attacks and strokes
Heart disease is still the number one cause of death in the United States.
For years, doctors have tried to reduce this risk by using...
Old seizure drug may stop Alzheimer’s plaques before they form, study suggests
Scientists at Northwestern University say a common anti-seizure medication may be able to prevent the earliest steps of Alzheimer’s disease—long before memory loss begins.
In...