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Simple tips to protect your long-term brain health

There is a growing understanding of the role lifestyle choices play in preventing and slowing the progression of cognitive decline. While we await new treatments...

Scientists uncover celiac disease among close relatives

Imagine your favourite pizza, pasta, or bread suddenly causing you an array of health problems. That's the reality for people with celiac disease, a condition...

Scientists find very strong need for eye disease treatment in the next 5 years

Imagine a solution that could prevent people from losing their sight, helping them to witness the smiles of their loved ones, admire sunsets, and...

Dr. Vance Fowler on antibiotic resistance

Excerpts from our conversation with Dr. Vance Fowler, an infectious disease specialist at Duke University and co-director of the NIH-supported Antibacterial Resistance Leadership Group...

Good sleepers have lower risks of stroke, heart disease

You’ve probably heard that a good night’s sleep is crucial to your well-being, but did you know it might be the key to a...

‘Magic mushrooms’ may help treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

In the interstice of brain science and psychiatric treatment, psychedelics are resurfacing as a contemplative avenue to alleviate symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). A study...

Scientists suggest a new method to manage high blood pressure

Redefining Targets in Blood Pressure Control The universality of high blood pressure, or hypertension, in affecting a wide swath of the global population underscores its...

How to prevent high blood pressure effectively

Keeping Blood Pressure Happy: A Simple Guide Our bodies are amazing, and they work like well-oiled machines! One of the body's many functions is pumping...

Research shows root cause of Alzheimer’s disease and new treatment

Unraveling the Mystery of Alzheimer’s Disease In our quest to understand Alzheimer’s disease, which primarily affects the elderly and is the foremost cause of dementia,...

Research discover an important cause of plaque buildup in blood vessels

A Closer Look at the Heart's Intricate Pathways Heart diseases, particularly coronary artery disease, remain a formidable adversary to global health, claiming a startling 25%...