Health & Wellness
Why the Mediterranean diet can help prevent heart disease and dementia
The Mediterranean diet has been celebrated for decades as a way to eat delicious food while staying healthy.
It’s not just a trendy eating style—it’s...
The latest medical breakthroughs in curing diabetes
Diabetes affects millions of people worldwide, making it one of the most pressing health challenges of our time.
This condition occurs when the body cannot...
Rare genetic discovery offers new hope for asthma treatment
Scientists at deCODE genetics have uncovered a rare genetic variant in the STAT6 gene that protects against asthma, a breakthrough published in the Journal...
How antioxidants can protect against cancer and heart disease
Antioxidants have gained a lot of attention in recent years for their potential to protect against serious illnesses like cancer and heart disease.
Found in...
Innovative treatments for vascular dementia
Vascular dementia is one of the most common types of dementia, caused by reduced blood flow to the brain. This can happen due to...
Let’s talk turkey: 6 safety pitfalls to avoid on Thanksgiving
For decades, Thanksgiving has been a time when families gather together at the beginning of a busy holiday season.
As an emergency physician, I have...
Basketball coach didn’t think his symptoms were a big deal. Good thing he went...
When Walt Morris started experiencing a handful of symptoms in early 2022, he downplayed every one of them.
Neck pain? Must be stress.
Headaches? Nothing a...
Blood pressure swings linked to sudden heart death
Middle-aged adults whose blood pressure levels change frequently over time might face a higher chance of sudden cardiac death compared to those with steadier...
Some brain supplements may contribute to early Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at the University of California San Diego have discovered that high levels of an enzyme called PHGDH in the blood might serve as...
These two treatments can manage type 2 diabetes better
A recent study by researchers at the University of North Carolina has identified two medications, liraglutide and insulin glargine, as the most effective options...
This hormone may improve liver health in people with fatty liver disease
A study led by scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital has found that growth hormone could help improve liver health in people with nonalcoholic fatty...
This beverage may help lower blood pressure
A study from The University of Western Australia suggests that drinking three cups of black tea a day might help reduce blood pressure, which...
Study finds root cause of early stage of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the hardest cancers to detect early and treat effectively. By the time it’s discovered, it’s often advanced, making it...
Higher doses of diabetes drug could treat the disease better, study finds
A recent international study has found that increasing the dosage of semaglutide, a medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, could provide better...
AI is a game-changer in diagnosing heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, but early diagnosis can save lives. The problem is that detecting heart problems isn’t always...
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Why the Mediterranean diet can help prevent heart disease and dementia
The Mediterranean diet has been celebrated for decades as a way to eat delicious food while staying healthy.
It’s not just a trendy eating style—it’s...
Innovative treatments for vascular dementia
Vascular dementia is one of the most common types of dementia, caused by reduced blood flow to the brain. This can happen due to...
Some brain supplements may contribute to early Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at the University of California San Diego have discovered that high levels of an enzyme called PHGDH in the blood might serve as...
This blood pressure number may predict your dementia risk
Imagine you’re at the doctor’s office, getting your blood pressure checked. After the machine squeezes your arm, it gives two numbers: the top number...
How precision medicine can help prevent dementia
Dementia affects millions of people worldwide, causing memory loss, confusion, and a decline in daily functioning. It’s a devastating condition for patients and their...