Health & Wellness
Liver cancer and severe liver disease are more common if a close relative has...
A major new study from Sweden shows that close family members of people with fatty liver disease are also at higher risk of developing...
How air pollution may raise depression risk in older people
Air pollution is often talked about as a threat to our lungs and hearts, but scientists are now finding that it can also affect...
Heart screening may cut death and stroke risk in older men
A large study from Denmark has found that heart screenings may help reduce the risk of death, stroke, and heart attacks in older men—especially...
AI scan tool can predict heart attacks and death
A new study has found that a special artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help predict heart attacks and death in people who have signs...
New rapid blood test could detect ALS with 97% accuracy
ALS, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a serious and progressive condition that causes the death of nerve cells...
Your tooth and gum health may predict stroke risk
Taking care of your teeth and gums might do more than just keep your smile bright. New research suggests it could also help protect...
Keto diet supplement may boost cancer treatment, study finds
A new study has found that a substance produced by the body during a keto diet may help make a powerful cancer treatment work...
Hospital infections may greatly increase dementia risk
A new large-scale study has found that being hospitalized with an infection can significantly raise the risk of developing dementia later in life.
This discovery...
Fatty liver very common in people with type 2 diabetes
A new study from Linköping University has found that nearly six out of every ten people with type 2 diabetes also have fatty liver...
Blood test could detect Parkinson’s disease before symptoms begin
A new study from Spain suggests that a simple blood test may one day help doctors diagnose Parkinson’s disease earlier than ever before.
Researchers at...
How tiny minerals in your body affect your blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, happens when the force of blood pushing against your artery walls stays too strong for too long.
This...
How drinking too much alcohol can quietly damage your liver
For many people, drinking alcohol is a normal part of social life. But drinking too much can quietly harm your liver—a vital organ that...
10 warning signs your blood sugar might be too high
Diabetes is a condition that affects how your body handles sugar from the food you eat. When it’s not managed well, too much sugar...
What cholesterol drugs might be doing to your body (beyond the heart)
Cholesterol-lowering drugs are some of the most common medicines taken by older adults.
These drugs help prevent heart attacks, strokes, and other serious conditions by...
Sugar-free food can still harm your brain and heart
Erythritol is a sweetener that’s often used in sugar-free snacks, drinks, and protein bars.
Many people choose it because it has almost no calories and...
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Brain Health
New blood test helps detect major stroke faster and more accurately
Stroke is one of the top causes of death and disability in the world. But fast and accurate treatment can make a big difference.
A...
Doctors now can spot fast-moving dementia sooner
A new study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has come up with a clearer and more practical way to define a rare and fast-moving...
Heart screening may cut death and stroke risk in older men
A large study from Denmark has found that heart screenings may help reduce the risk of death, stroke, and heart attacks in older men—especially...
AI scan tool can predict heart attacks and death
A new study has found that a special artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help predict heart attacks and death in people who have signs...
Your tooth and gum health may predict stroke risk
Taking care of your teeth and gums might do more than just keep your smile bright. New research suggests it could also help protect...