Health & Wellness
Sauna heat may give your immune system a quick boost, study finds
A relaxing sauna session may do more than just help you unwind. A new study from Finland suggests that spending time in a sauna...
Newly discovered genetic disorder may be more common than expected
Scientists have discovered a new genetic condition that may be far more common than anyone expected, offering long-awaited answers to many families.
Researchers at the...
A common sleep problem could raise your death risk by 71%
Many people snore at night or feel tired during the day and think it is normal. But for some, these signs may point to...
Dental problem strongly linked to chronic kidney disease
Scientists have discovered a growing link between oral health and kidney health, suggesting that problems in the mouth may be connected to serious conditions...
Long-term overweight can strongly predict heart disease
Obesity has long been known as a major risk factor for heart disease, which includes conditions such as heart attacks and strokes.
Doctors often use...
Why some heart attacks are very hard to explain
Heart attacks are often linked to blocked arteries, but this is not always the case. Some patients experience all the signs of a heart...
Combo therapy can make lung cancer treatment more effective
Lung cancer is a complex disease that can be very hard to treat. It often grows quietly and spreads before it is discovered. Even...
These plant-based diets may lower your Alzheimer’s risk
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are becoming more common as people live longer. These conditions affect memory, thinking, and daily life, and...
Study finds big cause of balance problem in older people
Keeping balance is something most people do without thinking. However, it requires a fast and well-coordinated response between the brain and muscles. When this...
‘Two-step’ brain imaging could strongly improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing health concern around the world. It affects millions of people and is one of the leading causes of dementia.
The...
Too much this hormone may increase memory loss in older people
The thyroid is a small gland in the neck, but it plays a very important role in the body. It produces hormones that help...
Common blood pressure drug may increase sudden cardiac arrest risk
Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the most serious medical emergencies a person can experience. It happens when the heart suddenly stops beating properly....
Scientists find how slow deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most serious and difficult cancers to treat. A common form of this disease is called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma,...
The true cause of white coat high blood pressure
Many people feel surprised when their blood pressure is high at the doctor’s office but normal at home.
This condition is called white coat hypertension,...
A simple procedure may replace insulin to treat type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common health problems in the world today. In the United States alone, more than 37 million...
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Brain Health
These plant-based diets may lower your Alzheimer’s risk
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are becoming more common as people live longer. These conditions affect memory, thinking, and daily life, and...
‘Two-step’ brain imaging could strongly improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing health concern around the world. It affects millions of people and is one of the leading causes of dementia.
The...
Too much this hormone may increase memory loss in older people
The thyroid is a small gland in the neck, but it plays a very important role in the body. It produces hormones that help...
These common drugs may increase memory decline, study warns
Many people rely on medications every day to manage common health problems such as high blood pressure, allergies, depression, and colds.
While these medicines can...
Is vitamin D associated with lower levels of Alzheimer’s biomarkers?
Dementia is one of the most feared conditions of aging. It affects memory, thinking, and independence, and its impact is felt not only by...