Health & Wellness
New study finds a hidden key to slower aging
Scientists have long been interested in a simple idea: eating less might help people live longer. This idea comes from many studies in animals.
When...
Research suggests cutting more carbs may bring bigger health gains
Health problems such as high blood pressure, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes are becoming very common around the world. Many people who have these...
New surgery relieves chronic leg and arm swelling
Living longer after cancer is now more common than ever, thanks to better treatments and early detection. However, for many survivors, recovery does not...
Certain medications riskier for people with dementia
Some medications affect your brain and nervous system. Side effects can include an increased risk of confusion, falls, and hospitalization.
This risk is higher for...
Popular weight loss drugs may cause hidden muscle loss
New medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity have become very popular in recent years.
Drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide are widely...
A common blood pressure drug may fight deadly superbugs, study finds
Antibiotic-resistant infections have become one of the biggest health challenges in the modern world.
These infections are caused by bacteria that no longer respond to...
Simple treatments work best for knee arthritis
Knee pain is a common problem, especially as people get older. One of the main causes of this pain is knee osteoarthritis.
This condition happens...
This type of sugar may cause metabolic disease, study finds
Many people believe that all calories are equal. If two foods contain the same number of calories, they are often seen as having the...
Some plant-based diets may increase dementia risk
Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, is a serious condition that affects memory, thinking, and the ability to live independently.
As populations age, more people are being...
New finding may lead to a cure for bone density loss
Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because it develops slowly and without clear symptoms. Over time, bones become weaker and more likely to...
Could Alzheimer’s disease start outside the brain?
Alzheimer’s disease is usually known as a brain condition. Most people think of memory loss, confusion, and changes in thinking as the main signs.
Doctors...
The silent warning signs of heart blockage you should never ignore
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death around the world, and one of the most common types is coronary artery disease.
This...
Widely used blood pressure drug may increase risk of bowel diseases, study finds
Diverticulosis is a common condition, especially in older adults. It happens when small pouch-like sacs form in the wall of the large intestine.
In many...
Scientists discover a new cause of common liver disease
In an important new study, researchers have found that a single small change in a person’s DNA may directly cause a common liver disease.
This...
Common blood pressure drug linked to sudden heart stop, study finds
A large study from Europe has raised fresh concerns about a widely used medicine for high blood pressure.
The drug, called nifedipine, has been used...
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Brain Health
Some plant-based diets may increase dementia risk
Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, is a serious condition that affects memory, thinking, and the ability to live independently.
As populations age, more people are being...
Could Alzheimer’s disease start outside the brain?
Alzheimer’s disease is usually known as a brain condition. Most people think of memory loss, confusion, and changes in thinking as the main signs.
Doctors...
A simple constipation drug may increase risk of memory loss and dementia
Constipation is a common problem that many people experience at some point in their lives. It can happen when a person does not eat...
Can marijuana help reverse brain damage in Alzheimer’s Disease?
Scientists are exploring a new and unexpected approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease, and it involves a compound found in the cannabis plant. Early research...
Scientists find how to help brain cells clean themselves and fight dementia
Scientists are working hard to find better ways to treat brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia.
These conditions are very serious and...