Fish oil supplements may increase cognitive decline in older people
Fish oil and omega-3 supplements are among the most commonly used health products in the world. Many older adults take these capsules every day...
New nasal spray may protect the brain during a stroke
Scientists from the University of Hong Kong have developed a new nasal spray that could dramatically change how strokes are treated in the future.
The...
Popular diabetes drug may lower blood sugar through the gut, study finds
For decades, metformin has been considered one of the most trusted treatments for type 2 diabetes.
Doctors around the world prescribe it to millions of...
Hidden cause of common stroke that current drugs may miss
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability around the world. Every year, millions of people suffer strokes that can...
At-home finger-prick test could detect dementia risk before symptoms appear
Dementia is becoming one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. As people live longer, the number of older adults developing memory...
Common blood pressure drug may not be the best choice
Millions of people around the world take medicine every day to control high blood pressure. Doctors have long used several different types of drugs...
Diabetes drug could quietly save millions from heart and kidney failure
Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health problems in the world. Millions of people live with the condition every day, and many...
Scientists find hidden gut risk linked to common blood pressure drugs
Millions of people around the world take medicine every day to control high blood pressure. Doctors often prescribe these drugs because high blood pressure...
The hidden reason your body feels slow, tired, and always cold
When people hear the word metabolism, many immediately think about weight loss or how fast the body burns calories. But metabolism is actually much...
Scientists find how to slow Parkinson’s disease and dementia
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia are two serious brain disorders that affect millions of people around the world. These diseases slowly damage brain...