Health & Wellness

Diabetes and gluten-free diets: Sorting fact from fiction

In recent years, gluten-free diets have skyrocketed in popularity, praised for their perceived health benefits, including weight management and improved digestion. But what happens when...

Why eating meat is linked to colon cancer

In a big advance in understanding the link between diet and cancer risk, researchers have found two genetic markers that might clarify why consuming...

What you need to know about metabolic disorders

Imagine your body as a complex machine, with the metabolism acting as its engine, converting fuel (food) into energy that powers everything you do. Just...

The link between diabetes and headaches

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body turns food into energy, involving high levels of sugar in the blood. While it's well-known...

Study shows owning a dog can boost stress-relief and focus brainwaves

A recent study published in PLOS ONE by Onyoo Yoo and colleagues from Konkuk University, South Korea, sheds light on the benefits of spending...

Depth camera and walking patterns can help detect early signs of cognitive decline

In a new study, researchers have found a new way to detect early signs of cognitive decline in older adults by analyzing how they...

AI helps scientists spot new COVID-19 variants

Scientists from The Universities of Manchester and Oxford have created an artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to better spot and track the emergence of...

Researchers find new cause of type 2 diabetes

In our world today, a staggering number of people, estimated at 415 million, are living with diabetes. A vast majority of these cases, about...

Research shows a hidden cause heart disease

Heart disease encompasses a broad spectrum of conditions, but one of the most common forms we hear about is atherosclerosis. This condition, a leading...

What you need to know about frontotemporal dementia

Dementia is a term that covers a wide range of specific medical conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, characterized by a decline in memory or other...

What are the top causes of death in the U.S.?

Understanding what leads to the most deaths in the United States is like looking through a window into the nation's health. This glimpse can...

Scientists find hidden causes of most types of cancer

Cancer is a disease that often seems to strike out of nowhere, leaving many to wonder if anything could have been done to prevent...

Scientists find important cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Scientists at Yale University have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change how we understand and treat a form of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in...

How to live longer with type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a condition that has become increasingly common worldwide, affecting the way the body controls and uses sugar (glucose) as a...

How fasting can affect your blood pressure

Fasting, the act of voluntarily going without food for a period of time, has been a part of human traditions for centuries, often linked...

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Brain Health

Poor walking and weak hand grip may signal early dementia

A recent study from Monash University has highlighted the potential of using walking speed and grip strength as early predictions of dementia. This innovative research,...

Depth camera and walking patterns can help detect early signs of cognitive decline

In a new study, researchers have found a new way to detect early signs of cognitive decline in older adults by analyzing how they...

What you need to know about frontotemporal dementia

Dementia is a term that covers a wide range of specific medical conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, characterized by a decline in memory or other...

Low blood pressure may increase stroke risk

Blood pressure is a critical health metric, often discussed in the context of being too high. Yet, what about when it's too low? Commonly,...

Understanding dementia: life expectancy and different stages

Dementia is an umbrella term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life, encompassing various conditions, including Alzheimer's disease,...