Health & Wellness
This sleep apnea pattern may quietly raise heart disease risk
Sleep apnea is a common condition that affects breathing during sleep, but new research shows that its hidden patterns may be more dangerous than...
Oral cancer rising in younger adults, study finds
Every April, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month reminds people to pay attention to early warning signs of cancers that affect the mouth, throat,...
New test may find early pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer.
Part of why it’s so deadly is that doctors usually don’t find it until it...
Where you live may age your body faster, study finds
Where you live may shape your health more than you think.
A new study from the NYU School of Global Public Health suggests that your...
Tiny battery-free tags could transform care at home
A new technology is showing that something as simple as radio waves—already used to track packages or find lost items—could soon help doctors monitor...
Some healthy diets may increase lung cancer risk in non-smokers
Eating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains has long been seen as one of the best ways to stay healthy. Doctors and health experts often...
Simple home program cuts fall risk for stroke survivors by one-third
A new Australian study has found that a simple, home-based program can significantly reduce the risk of falls in people recovering from stroke.
The research,...
Breakthrough tool may help doctors find ovarian cancer before it spreads
Ovarian cancer is one of the most serious health threats for women because it is usually found too late.
Many women do not notice clear...
These 3 things are the key to mental health in older people
As people grow older, mental health becomes just as important as physical health. Many people think of mental health simply as the absence of...
Weekend heavy drinking may triple the risk of liver damage
Many people believe that as long as they drink only a small amount during the week, having several drinks on a Friday or Saturday...
One-third with inflammatory bowel disease have moderate-to-severe disability
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is a condition that affects the digestive system and often lasts for many years. It includes two main types,...
A simple blood test may detect memory decline years early
Many people worry about memory loss as they get older. Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, is one of the most serious conditions affecting the brain.
It...
Why one kind of sugar is a key driver of metabolic disease
Sugar is often blamed for weight gain and health problems, but not all sugars act the same way in the body.
A new scientific report...
Could a simple supplement protect the heart in diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is a common long-term condition that affects how the body uses sugar for energy.
Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage...
Common blood pressure drugs may increase suicide risk, study warns
Blood pressure medicines are widely used to protect people from serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage.
These medicines are often...
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Brain Health
Smoking may increase dementia risk, study shows
Smoking has long been linked to serious health problems, including heart disease, lung disease, and cancer.
Over the years, scientists have also found that smoking...
Scientists discover new disease linked to early aging and brain problems
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown genetic disease that causes signs of early aging along with serious problems in brain function.
The study, led by...
Simple home program cuts fall risk for stroke survivors by one-third
A new Australian study has found that a simple, home-based program can significantly reduce the risk of falls in people recovering from stroke.
The research,...
A simple blood test may detect memory decline years early
Many people worry about memory loss as they get older. Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, is one of the most serious conditions affecting the brain.
It...
This common drug may prevent vascular dementia, study finds
Vascular dementia is one of the most common types of dementia, and it happens when the brain does not get enough blood flow.
The brain...