Health & Wellness
New therapy may overcome pancreatic cancer drug resistance
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of cancer. One major reason for its poor survival rate is that current...
Statins may help almost everyone with type 2 diabetes live longer
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body controls blood sugar. Over time, high blood sugar can damage blood vessels...
Wild blueberries may support heart, blood sugar, and brain health
Wild blueberries have long been considered a healthy food, but a newly published scientific review suggests their benefits may extend deeper than many people...
A new injection could bring long-lasting relief for people with back pain
Back pain is one of the most common health problems among adults, affecting daily life, work, and overall wellbeing. For many people, the pain...
A simple wearable device could help older people avoid falls
As people get older, keeping good balance and posture becomes more difficult. This change does not happen overnight. It is usually the result of...
Silent warning signs of mini-strokes you need to know
A transient ischemic attack, often called a mini-stroke, is a short and sudden health event that looks and feels like a stroke but does...
A widely used blood pressure drug may not be the best first choice
High blood pressure is one of the most common health conditions worldwide and a leading cause of heart attacks, strokes, and early death. Many...
Why vitamin D supplement may not protect your heart health
Heart disease is the number one cause of death among older adults around the world. As people age, their risk of heart problems such...
Major causes of tinnitus you need to know
Tinnitus is a condition that causes people to hear sounds that do not come from the outside world. Many describe it as a ringing...
A surprising pill may help fight obesity without dieting or exercise
Obesity has become one of the most serious health challenges in the world today. It affects hundreds of millions of people and increases the...
This hidden hormone may cause high blood pressure in millions
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. More than 1.5 billion people are...
This new eye implant could help restore lost vision in older adults
Macular degeneration is one of the most feared eye diseases associated with aging. It affects around 200 million people worldwide and is most common...
Simple daily pill may delay knee and hip replacement in osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint diseases in the world, especially among older adults. As people age, years of movement, weight-bearing, and...
Reducing inflammation may boost motivation in depression
Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. While sadness and low mood are often talked about,...
Foods you should avoid if you have high blood pressure or diabetes
If you have high blood pressure or diabetes, the food you eat every day plays a very important role in your health.
Both conditions are...
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Brain Health
Aloe vera compounds may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that slowly damages memory, thinking ability, and behavior. It affects millions of people worldwide and becomes more...
A new stroke drug could help people recover better after brain injury
Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide. It happens suddenly, often without warning, when blood flow to part of...
Wild blueberries may support heart, blood sugar, and brain health
Wild blueberries have long been considered a healthy food, but a newly published scientific review suggests their benefits may extend deeper than many people...
Dietary strategies to ward off dementia
Dementia, a decline in cognitive function severe enough to interfere with daily life, is a growing concern worldwide.
While genetics play a role, research shows...
A new diet offers hope against Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine are offering cautious optimism: a specialized diet may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that...