Health & Wellness
A surprising breakfast food may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest health challenges facing older adults around the world.
The disease slowly damages memory, thinking, and daily functioning, making...
New brain scan score could predict Alzheimer’s years before symptoms begin
Scientists may have found a new way to detect Alzheimer’s disease long before memory loss begins.
Researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center,...
A simple vitamin could help breast cancer treatment work better
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women around the world. Many women go through chemotherapy as part of their treatment.
Chemotherapy...
High-salt diet may bring big brain disease risk
Many people think of salt mainly in terms of taste, but it also plays an important role in the body. It helps control fluid...
Magic mushroom compound may change the brain for weeks
Scientists from the University of California San Francisco and Imperial College London have discovered that psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms, may...
AI shows two main Parkinson’s types and five subgroups
Researchers in Belgium have discovered that Parkinson’s disease may consist of several hidden subtypes rather than one single disorder.
Using artificial intelligence and machine learning,...
Scientists discover how to turn off pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer. It is often called a “silent disease” because it can grow for a long...
Hidden fat inside your muscles may show heart disease risk
A new study from researchers in Germany suggests that hidden fat inside muscles may reveal important clues about a person’s heart and metabolic health.
Using...
Very slow or very fast heartbeat could be a hidden warning sign for stroke
A person’s resting heart rate is often seen as a simple sign of health. Many people believe that a lower resting heart rate always...
Why exercise still matters more than ever for people using weight-loss drugs
New weight-loss medications called GLP-1 receptor agonists have changed the way doctors treat obesity.
Drugs such as semaglutide and liraglutide have helped many people lose...
New migraine treatments show strongest effects for reducing headaches
Researchers have found that a newer group of migraine medications may offer better relief and fewer side effects than many traditional treatments for chronic...
New drug combo may treat Alzheimer’s disease better
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of memory loss and dementia around the world. It affects millions of people and has...
These foods can quietly make type 2 diabetes worse
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term health problems in the world today. It happens when the body cannot use insulin...
Scientists find an unexpected cause of tiny brain bleeds in older people
A study from researchers at the University of California, Irvine has uncovered a surprising new explanation for tiny brain bleeds that are often seen...
Hidden warning signs of kidney disease older people should never ignore
Kidney disease is a common health problem, especially in older adults, but many people do not notice it until it becomes serious. This is...
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Brain Health
A surprising breakfast food may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest health challenges facing older adults around the world.
The disease slowly damages memory, thinking, and daily functioning, making...
New brain scan score could predict Alzheimer’s years before symptoms begin
Scientists may have found a new way to detect Alzheimer’s disease long before memory loss begins.
Researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center,...
Very slow or very fast heartbeat could be a hidden warning sign for stroke
A person’s resting heart rate is often seen as a simple sign of health. Many people believe that a lower resting heart rate always...
New drug combo may treat Alzheimer’s disease better
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of memory loss and dementia around the world. It affects millions of people and has...
Scientists find an unexpected cause of tiny brain bleeds in older people
A study from researchers at the University of California, Irvine has uncovered a surprising new explanation for tiny brain bleeds that are often seen...