Health & Wellness
Could a common mood stabilizer help fight Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that gets worse over time. It causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior, and it can...
This liver disease could increase risk of pancreatic cancer
For many years, doctors have known that chronic infections can quietly damage the body over time.
One of these infections is hepatitis C, a virus...
Can blood pressure meds harm your kidneys over time?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common health problem that affects millions of people all over the world. It happens...
Brain cancer drug may be more effective at certain times of the day
Doctors may need to think about not just how they treat brain cancer, but when they do it.
New research from Washington University in St....
Depression drugs may help prevent severe gum disease
A new study has found that people who take antidepressants may be less likely to suffer from severe gum disease.
This unexpected finding could offer...
This common chemical may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other research groups have found strong new evidence that a chemical called trichloroethylene, or TCE, might be...
Is this common painkiller safe for people with high blood pressure?
Paracetamol, also called acetaminophen, is a very common medicine that people use to reduce pain and fever.
Many take it when they have headaches, sore...
Do eggs raise the risk of certain cancers?
A new study from Harvard University has found that eating eggs might be linked to a higher chance of developing certain types of cancer.
These...
Can vitamin D really help your brain? Study reveals surprising results
Most people know that vitamin D is good for our bones. We usually get it from sunlight, some foods, or vitamin pills.
But now, scientists...
Study discovers a hidden cause of heart disease
For many years, doctors have focused on treating diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol to lower the risk of heart disease.
Medicines like aspirin...
Why some people struggle with high blood pressure—and how AI could help
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health problem that affects millions of people in the United States.
Even though many people...
Study finds a big cause of Parkinson’s and memory loss
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia are two serious brain diseases that affect millions of people in the United States and around the world.
These...
Common blood pressure drug may not be the best choice, study finds
Many people take medicine every day to lower high blood pressure and protect their heart. But a new study from Columbia University says that...
How a simple painkiller could help stop cancer from spreading
When people think about cancer, they usually picture a tumor in one part of the body. But what really makes cancer dangerous is when...
Teen high blood pressure may predict heart risk decades later, study finds
A new study from Linköping University in Sweden shows that even slightly high blood pressure during the teenage years can raise the risk of...
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Brain Health
Could a common mood stabilizer help fight Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that gets worse over time. It causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior, and it can...
Study finds a big cause of Parkinson’s and memory loss
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia are two serious brain diseases that affect millions of people in the United States and around the world.
These...
Two drugs could treat autoimmune diseases without triggering inflammation
Scientists from UMC Utrecht and their international partners have discovered two new antibodies that may lead to safer treatments for autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid...
Clogged brain drains may predict Alzheimer’s before symptoms start
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have discovered that clogged “drains” in the brain may be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s...
Depression and insomnia together may greatly increase dementia risk, study finds
A large new study from Saint Louis University has found that older adults who have both depression and insomnia are at much higher risk...