How life stress can age the body faster
Many people believe that aging is mainly about the number of years we live. However, scientists are now showing that our life experiences can...
Driving after cannabis use can be very dangerous
Driving safely requires quick thinking, good coordination, and constant attention. Anything that affects these abilities can increase the risk of accidents.
While alcohol has long...
No link found between pregnancy use of paracetamol and autism in children
Paracetamol, also called acetaminophen, is a common medicine used around the world to treat pain and fever. It is often considered one of the...
A brain chemical may hold the key to restoring memory in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of people around the world and is one of the leading causes of memory loss in older adults.
It slowly damages...
One daily pill could lower repeat stroke risk by 40%
Recovering from a stroke is often only the first step in a long journey. Many patients who survive a stroke remain at risk of...
Why more young adults are dying from rectal cancer—and what needs to change
For decades, colorectal cancer was mainly seen as a disease of older adults. Most health advice focused on screening people later in life, and...
Many older adults start high-risk drugs in hospitals
Medications that affect the brain can be helpful in some situations, but they can also carry serious risks, especially for older adults.
A new study...
New drug may restore movement after stroke
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. It happens when blood flow to the brain is suddenly blocked, causing...
Hidden everyday chemicals linked to higher blood cancer risk
Many everyday products contain chemicals that most people rarely think about. Among these are PFAS, a large group of man-made substances used to make...
Stress across a lifetime linked to faster aging and weaker bodies
Growing older is often seen as a natural process that happens to everyone in a similar way. But new research shows that this is...