Health & Wellness
Popular weight-loss drug Wegovy may increase risk of “eye stroke,” study warns
Drugs based on semaglutide have become some of the most talked-about medicines in recent years. These drugs belong to a class called GLP-1 receptor...
New vaccine could block opioids from reaching the brain, preventing addiction
Researchers at Virginia Tech are developing a new type of vaccine that could help prevent the harmful and addictive effects of opioids. The goal...
Blood clot protein may help pancreatic cancer grow, new study finds
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of cancer. It is often diagnosed at a late stage, when the disease...
These drugs may be quietly raising your blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health conditions in the world. It happens when the force of blood...
More than half of Americans now live with brain or nerve disorders
Diseases that affect the brain and nervous system are far more common than many people realize. A new large study has found that more...
10 everyday foods that naturally helps lower blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems around the world. It can quietly damage the body for...
Why kidney disease can make your skin itch
When people think about kidney disease, they usually imagine problems with cleaning the blood, removing extra water from the body, or keeping minerals at...
Popular fiber supplement may harm your immune functions
Inulin is a type of dietary fiber that many people consume every day without even realizing it. It naturally occurs in foods such as...
What causes high systolic blood pressure?
High systolic blood pressure, often simply called high blood pressure or hypertension, is a very common health problem around the world. Many people live...
A common drug may help treat painful hand arthritis
Have you ever felt a sharp pain or strong stiffness in your hands that made simple daily tasks difficult? Opening a jar, buttoning a...
Is slightly high blood pressure really dangerous?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is often known as the “silent killer.” Doctors use this name because the condition usually causes no obvious...
Low vitamin b12 may quietly cause inflammation
A new scientific study has uncovered an important link between low levels of vitamin B12 and chronic inflammation in the body. The discovery may...
Can some older people safely take fewer blood pressure pills?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the United States. It affects millions of adults and...
Study finds hidden danger in popular diabetes drugs
Millions of people around the world live with type 2 diabetes. This condition happens when the body cannot properly control the level of sugar...
An older blood pressure drug may work better than doctors thought
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with this...
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Brain Health
Ginkgo biloba may help some people with dementia, but evidence is mixed
Ginkgo biloba is one of the most widely used herbal supplements in the world. For many years, it has been marketed as a natural...
Common dementia drug may increase stroke risk
A large new study from the United Kingdom has raised fresh concerns about a drug often used to calm severe agitation in people with...
Simple blood test may predict dementia risk up to 25 years before symptoms appear
Dementia is one of the biggest health challenges facing aging populations around the world. Millions of people develop memory loss and thinking problems as...
More than half of Americans now live with brain or nerve disorders
Diseases that affect the brain and nervous system are far more common than many people realize. A new large study has found that more...
Getting fitter may help improve your brain functions
Many people know that exercise is good for the body.
It can strengthen the heart, improve muscle health, and help control weight. However, scientists are...