Health & Wellness
Healing the mind: mental health support for cancer patients
Cancer is more than just a physical illness. For many people, the emotional and mental toll of cancer can be just as heavy as...
Which medicines help slow down dementia?
Dementia is a condition that slowly affects memory, thinking, and everyday activities. The most common type is Alzheimer’s disease, but there are other forms...
This vaccine may help lower dementia risk, Oxford study finds
A new study from the University of Oxford has revealed a surprising benefit of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine: it may reduce the...
How to protect your feet if you have type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes need to take extra care of their feet. That’s because high blood sugar can slowly damage the nerves and...
Can you slow down liver cirrhosis?
Liver cirrhosis is a serious condition that happens when the liver becomes badly scarred. This scarring, also called fibrosis, builds up over time due...
Could chemicals in our environment be causing obesity?
Since 1975, the number of people around the world living with obesity has nearly tripled. That’s a worrying fact reported by the World Health...
Common blood pressure meds may raise glaucoma risk, study finds
If you take a type of blood pressure medicine called calcium channel blockers (CCBs), a new study suggests you might face a higher risk...
Higher doses of semaglutide help lower blood sugar and weight in diabetes
Diabetes is a condition where there is too much sugar in the blood. If not managed well, it can get worse over time, making...
How many steps do you need to walk to live longer?If the idea of...
If the idea of going to the gym or running miles makes you feel tired already, here’s some good news: you don’t need to...
Why taking blood pressure drugs at night may save your life
High blood pressure is often called a “silent killer” because it can quietly damage your heart and blood vessels without any warning signs. If...
What causes kidney failure in older adults
Kidney failure, also known as end-stage kidney disease, happens when the kidneys can no longer do their job—removing waste and extra fluid from the...
Vitamin B3 boosts body’s natural cancer fighters, study finds
Scientists at the University of Minnesota have found a promising new way to improve cancer treatment by using a vitamin most people already know—vitamin...
Both blood pressure numbers can predict heart disease, stroke
If you’ve ever had your blood pressure checked, you’ve probably heard two numbers—like 120 over 80. For years, doctors mostly focused on the top...
Gut bacteria might help protect us from toxic ‘forever chemicals’
chemicals called PFAS, often referred to as "forever chemicals."
These man-made substances are found in everyday items like non-stick pans, waterproof clothing, food packaging, and...
Would you eat crickets or algae? What science says about the future of protein
Would you try a cricket burger or algae salad?
While it might sound unusual now, scientists believe that foods made from alternative protein sources like...
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Brain Health
Why dementia gets worse at night
Many families who care for someone with dementia notice that their loved one becomes more confused, upset, or even angry in the evening. This...
Which medicines help slow down dementia?
Dementia is a condition that slowly affects memory, thinking, and everyday activities. The most common type is Alzheimer’s disease, but there are other forms...
This vaccine may help lower dementia risk, Oxford study finds
A new study from the University of Oxford has revealed a surprising benefit of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine: it may reduce the...
Both blood pressure numbers can predict heart disease, stroke
If you’ve ever had your blood pressure checked, you’ve probably heard two numbers—like 120 over 80. For years, doctors mostly focused on the top...
What you need to know and do after a mild stroke
A mild stroke, sometimes called a mini-stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA), may not cause major damage right away, but it’s a serious...