Health & Wellness
Why checking blood pressure at home could save your heart
Monitoring your blood pressure at home is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your health if you have hypertension,...
A way to help damaged brain cells recover in Parkinson’s
Scientists at Stanford Medicine have discovered a promising new approach that could help protect and possibly restore brain cells damaged by a form of...
A common childhood virus returns later in life — and may trigger heart attacks...
Shingles is a painful illness that many people recognize because of the burning rash it causes on the skin. It is caused by the...
Hidden chemical in everyday life may be raising Parkinson’s risk
A team of scientists from the University of Rochester and several other research centers has been studying a chemical called trichloroethylene, or TCE, and...
Popular diabetes drugs linked to dangerous flesh‑eating infection
A recent study by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has raised serious concerns about a newer group of diabetes medications called SGLT2 inhibitors....
One cup of this simple vegetable a day could protect your heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, taking nearly 18 million lives each year. Many factors can raise the risk, such as...
Eating less of one nutrient may help you live longer
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin have made an interesting discovery that could change how we think about food and aging.
The research team, led...
These daily drugs may quietly harm your memory function
When you take medicine for problems like allergies, high blood pressure, or bladder trouble, you trust that it will help you feel better. Medicines...
How drinking coffee can affect your kidneys
Scientists are always searching for new ways to understand how the human body works, and a research team from the University of Toronto has...
Two common blood pressure drugs can both prevent heart attack, stroke
A large long-term study has provided new information about two widely used medications for high blood pressure, offering important guidance for both doctors and...
Stopping depression drugs may cause harsh withdrawal symptoms
A new large study has found that about one in six people may experience withdrawal symptoms after they stop taking antidepressants.
These medicines are widely...
Why more women in their 30s are drinking heavily—and what it means for their...
In recent years, doctors and public health experts have noticed a worrying trend.
Alcohol use and alcohol-related deaths are rising among women, especially those in...
Hidden ingredient in weight‑loss pills may not be safe
New weight‑loss medicines are changing how doctors treat obesity, a condition that affects hundreds of millions of people around the world.
These drugs help control...
Cuddle hormone may heal the brain after loneliness
Long periods of being alone can affect how people feel, think, and connect with others.
Many people who experience social isolation report sadness, anxiety, and...
How your gut can help prevent heart disease
For many years, people have joked that the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach.
Modern science now suggests that this old saying may...
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Brain Health
A common childhood virus returns later in life — and may trigger heart attacks...
Shingles is a painful illness that many people recognize because of the burning rash it causes on the skin. It is caused by the...
These daily drugs may quietly harm your memory function
When you take medicine for problems like allergies, high blood pressure, or bladder trouble, you trust that it will help you feel better. Medicines...
Two common blood pressure drugs can both prevent heart attack, stroke
A large long-term study has provided new information about two widely used medications for high blood pressure, offering important guidance for both doctors and...
A tiny finger-prick test may detect Alzheimer’s years before symptoms
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing concern as people live longer around the world. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and behavior, making everyday life difficult...
Why a mini‑stroke should never be ignored
A mini-stroke may sound small, but it is one of the most serious warning signs the body can give. Doctors call it a transient...