Health & Wellness
Clogged brain drains may be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore (NTU Singapore) have found a new clue that could help doctors detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier.
They discovered that...
Weight loss surgery 5 times more effective than popular drugs, study finds
A new real-world study shows that people who have weight loss surgery lose much more weight than those who take injectable medications like semaglutide...
New calculator helps choose the best blood pressure treatment
A powerful new tool could change the way doctors treat high blood pressure. Researchers have developed a Blood Pressure Treatment Efficacy Calculator using data...
Just 10 minutes of intense exercise may lower your cancer risk
As the new year begins, many people are heading back to the gym or trying to become more active after a long break.
While exercise...
Waist size may predict heart failure better than BMI
A new study from Lund University in Malmö, Sweden, suggests that the size of your waist compared to your height could be a better...
These vitamins may help your liver repair fast
The liver is one of the most important organs in your body. It helps break down food, remove harmful toxins, make bile to digest...
Easy breakfast change can help control type 2 diabetes
A new study from the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus shows that changing just one meal—breakfast—can help people with Type 2 diabetes manage...
Common blood pressure drug may increase risk of blinding eye disease
A large study in the United Kingdom has found that a common blood pressure medicine may be linked to a higher risk of developing...
Popular weight loss drugs may cause big muscle loss
A new study has found that older adults and women who take the weight-loss drug semaglutide may lose more muscle than others.
But eating more...
Could eating peanuts affect cancer spread?
Peanuts are a popular snack that many people enjoy. They taste good, are crunchy, and are often seen as a healthy food.
But a new...
Scientists discover a big hidden cause of autism
Scientists around the world are trying hard to understand brain conditions like autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. These are not simple problems.
They affect how...
A popular blood pressure drug may cause low potassium and kidney issues
Chlorthalidone is a medicine that has been used by doctors for many years to help people lower their high blood pressure. But now, a...
Old painkiller may hold the key to stopping cancer from spreading
Cancer is very dangerous when it spreads to other parts of the body. This spreading process is called metastasis, and it causes most cancer...
Popular sweetener may cause brain and heart diseases
A sweetener that’s often seen as a healthy replacement for sugar might not be as safe as many people think.
New research shared at the...
How long can people live after a dementia diagnosis?
Being told you have dementia is a life-changing moment. It can be scary and confusing for both the person and their family. One of...
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Brain Health
Common gene variant doubles dementia risk in men, study finds
A new study has found that men who carry a common genetic change are twice as likely to develop dementia in their lifetime compared...
Clogged brain drains may be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore (NTU Singapore) have found a new clue that could help doctors detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier.
They discovered that...
How long can people live after a dementia diagnosis?
Being told you have dementia is a life-changing moment. It can be scary and confusing for both the person and their family. One of...
New injectable treatment may protect the brain after stroke
When someone has a stroke, doctors must act quickly to restore blood flow to the brain. This urgent step can save a person’s life.
But...
Could your coffee grounds help prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s affect millions of people in the United States.
These illnesses slowly damage brain cells, leading to problems with...