Health & Wellness
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Raise Skin Cancer Risk in Older People
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in Australia and around the world. More than one...
Scientists Discover Hair Grows by Being Pulled, Not Pushed
Most people never think much about how their hair grows. We notice when it gets longer and needs a haircut, but the process happening...
Tiny Wild Berry Could Help Cancer Treatments Work Better
Deep in the Amazon rainforest grows a small purple-red fruit called camu-camu. Although the berry is tiny, it has attracted the attention of scientists...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Carry Higher Risks Than Expected
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and often develops without causing...
Some Video Games May Reduce Loneliness and Increase Resilience
Video games are often criticized for keeping people glued to screens and isolated from the real world.
Many parents and health experts have worried that...
A Surprising Link Between Brain Injuries and Brain Diseases in Older People
A bump to the head can sometimes change a person's life forever. Traumatic brain injury, often called TBI, happens when a sudden blow or...
A Surprising Link Between Fasting, Gut Bacteria, and Depression
The idea that our stomach and our brain are connected may sound surprising, but scientists are increasingly finding evidence that the two are closely...
A Simple Home Blood Pressure Program May Cut the Risk of Stroke
For many people, checking blood pressure means visiting a doctor's office a few times each year.
However, new research suggests that regularly checking blood pressure...
Daily Cannabis Use May Greatly Harm Mental Health
Cannabis has become more widely accepted in many parts of the world in recent years.
Some countries and regions have legalized its use for medical...
Long Naps Linked to Fatty Liver Disease in Type 2 Diabetes
Many people enjoy taking a nap during the day. A short nap can help people feel refreshed, improve alertness, and provide extra energy.
However, new...
Eating Less for a Few Days Could Help Calm Diseased Gums
Most people think of gum disease as a problem caused mainly by poor brushing or not visiting the dentist often enough.
While plaque and harmful...
A Simple Eye Photo Could Spot Alzheimer’s Risk Years Before Symptoms Appear
Alzheimer's disease is one of the most feared illnesses of old age. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and the ability to manage everyday tasks....
This Simple Habit May Lower Your Dementia Risk
Many people think about exercise, healthy food, and mental activities when trying to protect their brains as they get older.
However, scientists are beginning to...
Could Your Haircut Become a Skin Cancer Check?
People usually think of doctors and nurses when they think about preventing cancer. Yet some of the most effective health messages may come from...
These drugs Can Protect Blood Vessels in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
Obesity and type 2 diabetes affect hundreds of millions of people around the world. These conditions are known for causing problems with blood sugar...
Week's Top
Brain Health
A Simple Home Blood Pressure Program May Cut the Risk of Stroke
For many people, checking blood pressure means visiting a doctor's office a few times each year.
However, new research suggests that regularly checking blood pressure...
A Simple Eye Photo Could Spot Alzheimer’s Risk Years Before Symptoms Appear
Alzheimer's disease is one of the most feared illnesses of old age. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and the ability to manage everyday tasks....
This Simple Habit May Lower Your Dementia Risk
Many people think about exercise, healthy food, and mental activities when trying to protect their brains as they get older.
However, scientists are beginning to...
These Surprising Events May Trigger a Stroke Within 1 Hour
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability around the world. Every year, millions of people suffer a stroke, and many...
Could Some Everyday Medicines Quietly Raise Your Risk of Memory Loss?
Millions of people take medicines every day to manage common health problems such as allergies, high blood pressure, depression, and motion sickness.
These medications are...