Health & Wellness
This kidney problem may increase dementia risk
A new study published in Neurology by researchers at Karolinska Institutet reveals that acute kidney injury (AKI) significantly increases the risk of developing dementia.
AKI,...
This daily habit effectively prevents heart disease, high blood pressure
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a new statement encouraging doctors to help patients with slightly high blood pressure or cholesterol become more...
Early signs of Parkinson’s disease you need to know
Parkinson’s disease is a condition that affects the brain and mainly impacts how a person moves. It gets worse over time, and the first...
This common blood pressure drug has fewer side effects, study finds
A major study conducted over 17 years and involving more than 730,000 people with high blood pressure has revealed new findings about two commonly...
Why coffee might be risky for some people’s kidneys
Scientists from the University of Toronto and other research centers have found that drinking a lot of coffee may not be safe for everyone.
The...
Which diabetes drugs work best with metformin?
Researchers from The GRADE Study Research Group have completed an important study that looks at how well different medications work when combined with metformin,...
These things can cause high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health condition that affects millions of people around the world.
It happens when the force of...
This nutrient deficiency linked to organ damage and Alzheimer’s disease
Choline is an essential nutrient that our bodies need to stay healthy. Although the liver makes a small amount, we get most of it...
Surprising side effects of cholesterol-lowering medications
Doctors often give people medicine to lower their cholesterol in order to prevent serious health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes,...
Why women should ce cautious about this blood pressure drug
A new study from the University of Bologna has revealed that women taking beta-blockers for high blood pressure may face a higher risk of...
Study shows deep cause of alcohol addiction in the brain
Alcohol addiction, also called alcohol use disorder, is a serious problem that affects millions of people around the world. It is one of the...
Super yeast boosts production of heart-healthy omega-7 fatty acid
Scientists in China have created a special yeast strain that can produce large amounts of palmitoleic acid—an omega-7 fatty acid known for its health...
Weekend exercise lowers death risk in diabetes
A new study shows that being physically active, even just on weekends, can lower the risk of death for people with diabetes.
The research, published...
New brain imaging may improve Parkinson’s treatment
Researchers at Simon Fraser University (SFU) are using a new brain imaging method that could help doctors better understand how Parkinson’s medications work in...
Fatigue may last up to a year after a mini-stroke, study finds
A new study has found that fatigue can last for up to a year after a transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known as a...
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Tow cancer drugs may reverse Alzheimer’s symptoms
Scientists from UC San Francisco and the Gladstone Institutes have made a discovery that could offer new hope to people with Alzheimer’s disease.
They found...
This kidney problem may increase dementia risk
A new study published in Neurology by researchers at Karolinska Institutet reveals that acute kidney injury (AKI) significantly increases the risk of developing dementia.
AKI,...
This nutrient deficiency linked to organ damage and Alzheimer’s disease
Choline is an essential nutrient that our bodies need to stay healthy. Although the liver makes a small amount, we get most of it...
Fatigue may last up to a year after a mini-stroke, study finds
A new study has found that fatigue can last for up to a year after a transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known as a...
Air pollution linked to increased dementia risk
A major new study has found that long-term exposure to air pollution—such as emissions from cars and industry—can significantly increase the risk of developing...