Health & Wellness
Scientists explore whether heavy chili pepper consumption could affect cancer risk
Chili peppers are enjoyed by billions of people every day. They are rich in capsaicin, the natural chemical responsible for their spicy taste.
Scientists have...
Doctors update the warning signs for the most dangerous multiple myeloma cases
Multiple myeloma is a cancer that begins in plasma cells, a type of white blood cell that normally helps the body fight infections.
When these...
Missed fracture warning signs leave many people with hidden bone disease
Broken bones are often seen as simple accidents, especially in older adults.
However, doctors say some fractures can be an early warning sign of osteoporosis,...
Fruit compound may protect against fatty liver disease, study finds
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, often called NAFLD, is now one of the most common liver diseases in the world.
It happens when too much fat...
Simple Aspirin may be all many joint replacement patients need
Hip and knee replacement surgeries are among the most common operations performed around the world.
Although these procedures usually improve pain and mobility, they also...
Scientists find a different way to slow Alzheimer’s disease
For years, Alzheimer's research has focused mainly on removing amyloid, a protein that builds up in the brain long before memory problems begin.
While this...
Coffee and caffeine may protect heart health when consumed in moderation
Coffee is one of the world's most popular drinks, and for many people it is the main source of caffeine.
Caffeine is a natural stimulant...
Simple vitamin may delay most common form of vision loss disease
Millions of people around the world are at risk of glaucoma, a disease that slowly damages the optic nerve and can eventually cause permanent...
New study may help prevent misdiagnosis for a common form of early dementia
For many families, the first signs of dementia are not memory problems but unexpected changes in personality and behavior.
A normally calm person may become...
Routine heart scans may reveal a silent liver problem and higher heart risk
Many people think of the liver and the heart as completely separate organs.
In reality, they are closely connected because both are affected by the...
Vitamin D may help slow the body’s aging clock, major study finds
A large clinical trial has found that taking a daily vitamin D supplement may help slow one of the natural processes linked to aging.
The...
Two-drug combination may help people with type 2 diabetes when metformin is no longer...
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body controls blood sugar.
It develops when the body does not use insulin properly,...
Twice-yearly injection may make high blood pressure easier to control
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects billions of people worldwide and is one of the biggest causes of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure,...
This everyday mineral could be one of the best natural helpers for high blood...
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the leading causes of heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, and heart failure.
Because it often causes...
Simple breathing workout lowers blood pressure almost as much as medication, study finds
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
It often develops without obvious symptoms, which...
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Brain Health
Scientists develop ‘invisible’ home monitoring system for Parkinson’s disease
Living with Parkinson's disease often means that symptoms change from hour to hour.
A person may walk quite normally after taking medication but develop slower...
Scientists find a different way to slow Alzheimer’s disease
For years, Alzheimer's research has focused mainly on removing amyloid, a protein that builds up in the brain long before memory problems begin.
While this...
New study may help prevent misdiagnosis for a common form of early dementia
For many families, the first signs of dementia are not memory problems but unexpected changes in personality and behavior.
A normally calm person may become...
Vitamin D may help slow the body’s aging clock, major study finds
A large clinical trial has found that taking a daily vitamin D supplement may help slow one of the natural processes linked to aging.
The...
Common sleep medicines linked to higher dementia risk in older adults, study finds
Many people struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep. This common problem, known as insomnia, can leave people feeling tired and affect their daily...