Health & Wellness
High blood pressure may harm the brain long before you notice it
Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine have made an important discovery about high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
Their research shows that hypertension may begin...
Common painkillers may worsen iron deficiency in cancer patients
Common painkillers like diclofenac and acetaminophen are used by millions of people every day to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
They are usually considered safe...
Keto diet can reduce depression symptoms
A major new study led by researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto has taken a close look at how ketogenic diets may affect...
New drug can help treat bladder cancer
Imagine a bladder cancer treatment that targets only cancer cells while leaving healthy cells untouched.
This dream has now become reality for patients like Gerald...
This new injection could help millions avoid daily blood pressure pills
High blood pressure is a common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. Many people need to take medicine every day...
The ‘Magnificent Six’: foods that keep your heart healthy
A new study from McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences has found the best way to protect your heart—and it’s simpler than you might...
This common drug could help people with depression feel motivated again
Many people with depression struggle with a deep lack of motivation. This lack of drive can make it hard to do everyday tasks, enjoy...
Eat nuts, not carbs: a simple way to manage type 2 diabetes
A new study from the University of Toronto has found something simple but powerful: eating nuts instead of carbs may help people with type...
Most older people with high blood pressure aren’t getting the right treatment
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a major health concern that affects many adults in the United States.
If it’s not treated, it can...
New discovery could lead to better Parkinson’s treatments
Scientists from the Krembil Brain Institute and the University of Toronto have made an exciting discovery that might lead to new ways to treat...
What every man should know about side effects of blood pressure drugs
Keeping your blood pressure under control is one of the best things you can do to protect your heart.
For men, this is especially important...
Is your favorite sugar-free sweetener harming your brain?
Many people choose sugar-free products thinking they are making a healthy choice. One sweetener, called erythritol, is often seen as a better option than...
Two common diabetes drugs could speed up healing for foot ulcers
People with chronic diabetic foot ulcers may soon have a new way to help their wounds heal faster.
A new study from Michigan State University...
Rethinking blood pressure: why the lower number might not be so dangerous
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health problem that affects millions of people around the world.
It raises the risk of...
FDA removes black box warnings on hormone therapy for women
In a major shift that could affect millions of women, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to remove the long-standing “black...
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Brain Health
Poor sleep may nudge the brain toward dementia, researchers find
Staring at the ceiling while the clock blinks 3am doesn’t only sap energy for the next day. A large, long-running US study of older...
Brain blood flow and energy use could reveal dementia years before symptoms
Scientists at the Indiana University School of Medicine have made an important breakthrough in predicting dementia long before memory loss begins.
Their new diagnostic method...
From contraception to menopause: why women face a higher risk of stroke
Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. It places a huge burden on families, health systems and societies. Increasingly, strokes are...
Simple midlife blood test may predict Alzheimer’s risk decades early
A new study suggests that a simple blood test in midlife may one day help identify who is at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s...
Can your home temperature shape your dementia risk?
Most people know that extreme temperatures can affect how the body feels, but new research shows that the temperature inside your home might also...