Health & Wellness
Weight Cycling May Speed Muscle Loss
Repeatedly losing weight and then gaining it back may do more harm than simply making dieting frustrating.
A new study from the University of California,...
New Injection Helps the Brain Rebuild After Stroke
Every year, millions of people around the world suffer an ischemic stroke, which happens when a blood clot blocks blood flow to part of...
New Vaccine Designed to Stop Pancreatic Cancer Before It Starts
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer because it is usually found only after it has spread. By the time symptoms...
Can AI Chatbots Harm Your Mental Health?
Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of everyday life. Millions of people now ask AI chatbots for help with work, school, writing, cooking, travel...
Sparkling Water vs. Soda: New Study Reveals Which Drink Is Kinder to Your Teeth
Many people who want a healthier lifestyle have started replacing soft drinks with sparkling water.
It has bubbles like soda but usually contains no sugar...
Could Diabetes and Weight Loss drugs Help Fight Alcohol Addiction?
Medicines such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have become well known for helping people lose weight and control type 2 diabetes.
These medicines belong to a...
New Brain Cancer Vaccine Could Boost Long-Term Survival
A new experimental vaccine may offer fresh hope for people with certain aggressive brain cancers that have long been difficult to treat.
Researchers from the...
A Common Vitamin Gives the Immune System New Power Against Hard-to-Treat Cancer
Cancer is one of the world's leading causes of death, and it can become especially difficult to treat when it no longer responds to...
The Surprising Cough That Could Be a Warning Sign of Heart Failure
Most people think of chest pain or shortness of breath as the main warning signs of heart disease.
However, a long-lasting cough can also be...
Early Warning Signs of Silent Kidney Disease Older Adults Should Never Ignore
Kidney disease is a common but often overlooked health problem, especially in older adults.
It usually develops slowly, and many people do not notice anything...
Why the Top Blood Pressure Number May Matter More Than Doctors Once Thought
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects billions of people worldwide and is one of the biggest causes of heart disease, stroke, kidney...
Scientists Uncover a Hidden Trigger Behind Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common brain disorders affecting older adults.
It gradually damages the nervous system, causing symptoms such as shaking, muscle...
Free Blood Pressure Monitors Alone Are Not Enough
Many doctors encourage people with high blood pressure to check their blood pressure at home, but a new study suggests that most patients do...
Muscle-Building Steroids May Trigger Dangerous Heart Rhythm Problems
Many young people dream of building bigger muscles quickly, and some turn to anabolic steroids to speed up the process.
These drugs are widely discussed...
New Study Questions Beliefs About Cannabis Smoke
As more states across the United States allow people to use cannabis for medical or recreational purposes, many people have started to believe that...
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Brain Health
New Injection Helps the Brain Rebuild After Stroke
Every year, millions of people around the world suffer an ischemic stroke, which happens when a blood clot blocks blood flow to part of...
Why People with Alzheimer’s Lose Sleep So Early
Researchers have identified what may be an unexpected cause of the severe sleep problems that affect many people with Alzheimer's disease.
Their study suggests that...
Could Cold Sore Viruses Play a Role in Alzheimer’s?
Cold sores are usually seen as a minor annoyance, but could viruses related to cold sores have effects that last for decades?
According to new...
How Alzheimer’s Disease May Move Through the Brain
Doctors have long known that Alzheimer's disease spreads through the brain over many years, but exactly how this happens has remained a mystery.
The illness...
Hidden Blood Vessel Damage May Be the Real Cause of Many Small Strokes
Doctors have traditionally treated many strokes by targeting fatty plaque inside larger arteries.
However, growing evidence suggests that this approach may not address the underlying...