Health & Wellness
AI can predict who may develop breast cancer 4 years before diagnosis
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women around the world. Many countries have screening programs that invite women to have...
AI blood test may detect deadly liver disease years earlier
Liver disease is a growing health problem around the world, yet many people who develop it do not know they are sick until the...
Could this simple vitamin help prevent nerve damage in diabetes?
A new study from researchers at Florida State University has found that increasing the amount of folic acid in the diet may help prevent...
Diabetes and weight-loss drugs may also help fight addiction
A new study suggests that a group of medications originally designed to treat diabetes may also help prevent and treat addiction.
Researchers at Washington University...
Why Alzheimer’s may grow much faster in some women
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and affects millions of people around the world. It slowly damages the brain and leads...
An FDA- approved drug may stop breast cancer from spreading
Cancer becomes far more dangerous when it spreads from its original location to other parts of the body. This process, known as metastasis, is...
A 1-hour saliva test may help detect major cancers earlier
Scientists at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Australia have developed a new saliva test that could help doctors detect several types of...
AI could help choose best treatment for pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to treat. It often grows quietly in the body and is usually discovered only after...
Common blood pressure drug may carry higher risks than expected
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It happens when the force of...
What a high creatinine level really means to your kidney health
When people go for a routine blood test, they often see many unfamiliar medical terms in their results. One of these is creatinine.
Doctors check...
Scientists discover deep cause of inflammation in heart disease
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death around the world. In many Western countries, conditions linked to heart and blood vessel...
Hidden warning signs of liver problems older adults should know
Liver disease is a serious health problem that can affect people at any age, but it can be especially difficult to recognize in older...
Eating more potassium-rich foods may help lower blood pressure better than cutting salt alone
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems around the world. Doctors estimate that more than 30 percent...
Two-drug combo effectively lower blood sugar in diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. It happens when the body cannot use insulin properly....
This sleep hormone supplement may protect memory function
As people grow older, many begin to notice changes in their memory. They may forget names more easily, misplace objects, or struggle to recall...
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Brain Health
Why Alzheimer’s may grow much faster in some women
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and affects millions of people around the world. It slowly damages the brain and leads...
This sleep hormone supplement may protect memory function
As people grow older, many begin to notice changes in their memory. They may forget names more easily, misplace objects, or struggle to recall...
Why Alzheimer’s patients lose sleep years before memory problems begin
Sleep problems are one of the earliest and most troubling symptoms reported by people who later develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Many individuals begin to experience restless...
Wildfire smoke may trigger more severe strokes
Air pollution is often thought of as a long‑term environmental problem, but new research suggests that even short bursts of polluted air may have...
Common constipation drug may increase dementia risk, study finds
Constipation is a very common health problem, especially among middle‑aged and older adults. Many people experience it from time to time, and some struggle...