Health & Wellness
Common food preservatives may raise cancer risk
A large study from France has found that eating higher amounts of food preservatives—ingredients added to packaged foods to make them last longer—may slightly...
COVID-19 still kills more than 100,000 people a year in the U.S.
Even though the United States ended its COVID-19 public health emergency in May 2023, the virus has not gone away.
A new study from the...
Common pesticide may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
A new study from UCLA Health has found that living near areas where the pesticide chlorpyrifos was used for long periods may increase the...
What are kidney function tests and why do they matter?
Your kidneys work quietly in the background every day, doing some of the most important jobs in your body.
These two bean-shaped organs filter your...
Why some people more likely to get cavities and gum disease
A large study led by researchers at Umeå University in Sweden has shown that both our genes and the way we live affect our...
This daily food can help prevent heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure
Many people know that whole grains are good for your health. But a new long-term study from Tufts University shows just how powerful they...
These common foods can quietly raise your blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a very common health problem, especially for older adults. It happens when the force of blood pushing...
Study finds vitamin D may help memory but slow the brain in older people
Most people know that vitamin D helps keep bones strong. We can get vitamin D from sunlight, food, or supplements. But now, scientists are...
Popular painkiller may raise heart risk in people with high blood pressure
A new study from the University of Edinburgh has found that long-term use of paracetamol may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke...
Scientists discover how to reverse muscle aging in older people
A team of scientists in China has discovered a new way to help fight muscle aging. Their research shows that a special protein called...
Swollen feet could be a warning sign of heart failure
Heart failure is a condition where the heart doesn’t pump blood as well as it should. It doesn’t mean the heart has stopped working,...
Scientists discover safer treatments for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major health issue in the United States.
It affects more than 116 million adults and raises...
Everyday foods that fight inflammation
New research has found that some everyday foods—like green tea, apples, blueberries, and dark chocolate—may be powerful allies for healthy aging.
These foods are rich...
Can people with diabetes still eat fruit?
Living with diabetes often means being careful about what you eat—especially when it comes to sugar. Because fruit tastes sweet, many people wonder if...
Scientists find big causes of most cancers we can control
A new study from Yale University is helping scientists understand what causes cancer and how much we can do to prevent it.
The study looked...
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Brain Health
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...
A simple sound may help clear Alzheimer’s proteins in brain
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most challenging brain disorders facing the world today. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and daily functioning, and it...
This daily nutrient could help prevent dementia
Choline is a nutrient that your body needs to stay healthy. It helps with many important jobs, like keeping your brain sharp, supporting your...
New diabetes drug may prevent heart attacks and strokes
A new medicine called sotagliflozin has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and it could help people with type 2...