Health & Wellness
Your bedtime routine could be a hidden risk for heart disease
Most people know that getting enough sleep is important. Doctors often recommend around seven to eight hours each night for good health.
But a new...
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...
Weight loss wonder or cause for concern? New study examines GLP-1 drugs
Medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists are gaining attention around the world. Originally created to treat diabetes, they are now widely used for weight...
How your mental health and sleep may shape diabetes risk
A new study suggests that the risk of type 2 diabetes may not only come from what people eat or how much they exercise,...
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...
A heart attack sent a basketball coach into cardiac arrest — and CPR by...
For coach Dan Rolfes, spring 2024 brought a familiar rush: His undefeated team from Incarnate Word Academy in St. Louis was once again among...
New diabetes drug helps lower blood sugar and body weight faster
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. It affects how the body uses sugar, which is...
A surprising natural way to lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and increases...
Can depression drug educe suicidal thoughts within hours?
Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects how people feel, think, and act. For some people, it can become so severe that...
One common blood pressure drug may carry hidden health risks over time
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and often has no clear...
Scientists find a new way to fight Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of memory loss and dementia in older adults. It slowly damages the brain, affecting memory,...
Blood pressure drugs may raise risk of inflammation disease, study finds
Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that affects millions of people around the world. It often appears as red, itchy, and scaly patches on...
Vitamin D may boost memory but slow reactions in older people
Vitamin D is well known for helping keep bones strong and healthy. Many people, especially older adults, take vitamin D supplements to prevent bone...
Popular diabetes drug may increase risk of vision loss
A widely used diabetes drug has come under new scrutiny after two large studies found it may be linked to a rare but serious...
Why the ‘bottom number’ of blood pressure could protect your brain
Many people think about blood pressure as a single number, but it actually has two parts. Doctors often talk more about the top number,...
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Brain Health
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...
Scientists find a new way to fight Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of memory loss and dementia in older adults. It slowly damages the brain, affecting memory,...
Why the ‘bottom number’ of blood pressure could protect your brain
Many people think about blood pressure as a single number, but it actually has two parts. Doctors often talk more about the top number,...
Simple drug can prevent strokes in people with silent heart problem
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability around the world. It often happens suddenly and can leave people with long-term...