Health & Wellness
Can Tap Water Increase Uterine Cancer Risk?
A long-running study suggests that chemicals formed during drinking water disinfection may play a role in uterine cancer risk.
Scientists tracked more than 53,000 California...
Why Some People Develop Irregular Heartbeat Decades Earlier
Scientists are moving closer to predicting who may develop dangerous heart rhythm problems years before symptoms begin.
In a new study published in Nature Communications,...
Why More Potassium May Be the Missing Key to Healthy Blood Pressure
Millions of people try to lower their blood pressure by cutting back on salt.
While this remains good advice, researchers now believe there is another...
Can “Magic Mushrooms” Effectively Treat PTSD?
A small U.S. clinical trial suggests that combining psilocybin-assisted therapy with structured counselling may offer new hope for veterans living with severe post-traumatic stress...
Coffee and Caffeine Can Affect Heart Health in A Surprising Way
For years, scientists have debated whether coffee helps or harms the heart.
A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association offers reassuring news for...
Scientists Discover a Surprising Benefit of Plant-Based Foods
For years, health experts have encouraged people to eat more plant-based foods.
The advice is supported by many studies showing that diets rich in vegetables,...
Why Hard Physical Work May Not Protect Your Brain
A person who spends eight hours lifting, carrying and standing at work may move far more than someone who sits at a desk all...
Your Sleep May Hold an Early Alzheimer’s Clue
Most people wake briefly many times during the night without realizing it.
New research suggests that the pattern of these tiny awakenings could someday help...
This Mineral May Help Lower High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in adults. It happens when blood pushes against the walls of the arteries...
Common Mineral May Help Clear Artery Plaque
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, and one major cause is a slow process that damages the arteries.
Over many years, cholesterol,...
Hidden Signs of Liver Disease After 65
Liver disease can develop quietly, and the warning signs may be especially easy to miss in older adults.
Tiredness, poor appetite, swelling or confusion may...
Major Causes of Blood Pressure Fluctuation
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps. It naturally changes throughout the day,...
Diabetes-Drug Combo Work Better to Treat the Disease
Type 2 diabetes develops when the body can no longer use insulin as well as it should. Insulin is a hormone that helps move...
Common Sleep Drugs Linked to Dementia Risk
Millions of people have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or waking too early. When these problems continue, they are often described as insomnia.
Poor sleep...
This Twice-a-Year Shot May Lower High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure affects huge numbers of people and is a major cause of heart attacks and strokes.
For many patients, controlling it means remembering...
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Brain Health
The Kind of Exercise You Do May Matter for Dementia
Moving your body is generally good for your health, but new research suggests that all physical activity may not have the same relationship with...
Your Sleep May Hold an Early Alzheimer’s Clue
Most people wake briefly many times during the night without realizing it.
New research suggests that the pattern of these tiny awakenings could someday help...
Common Sleep Drugs Linked to Dementia Risk
Millions of people have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or waking too early. When these problems continue, they are often described as insomnia.
Poor sleep...
Study Finds a New Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have found new clues about what may happen in the brain before Alzheimer’s disease develops.
The research suggests that problems with the way cells...
Mental Illness Linked to Earlier Stroke Risk
A large study from Spain has found that people living with severe mental illness were much more likely to have dementia across adulthood.
They also...