Study finds three very different outcomes in early Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared health conditions, mainly because it affects memory, thinking, and independence. For many years, people believed that once...

Why a Mediterranean lifestyle could be one of the best defenses against diabetes

For many years, doctors and scientists have praised the Mediterranean diet for helping people stay healthier as they grow older. People living in countries near...

Why some young people suffer sudden cardiac arrest

Researchers have discovered that genes may play a much larger role in sudden cardiac arrest among young people than previously understood. A new study led...

Breast cancer drug could treat tough uterine cancer

Uterine cancer is now considered the deadliest cancer affecting the female reproductive system. Every year, tens of thousands of women are diagnosed with the disease,...

Major review finds repeated weight loss may not damage metabolism after all

Many people who struggle with weight have heard the phrase “yo-yo dieting.” It describes a pattern where someone loses weight, regains it, and then...

Cruise ship virus outbreak sparks global health alert as more hantavirus cases confirmed

Health officials around the world are closely watching a rare hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship after a new passenger tested positive for...

How much exercise do you really need to protect your heart?

Most people know that exercise is important for staying healthy. Doctors have long encouraged adults to stay active to lower the risk of heart disease,...

Powerful blood test may spot dementia before memory loss starts

A team of scientists in Germany has developed a new blood test that could help doctors identify Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease years before...

Safer and Smarter Ways to Treat High Blood Pressure Are Changing Medicine

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with it every day, and many do...

New Prostate Cancer Pill May Help Men Recover Faster After Treatment

Scientists are continuing to search for cancer treatments that not only fight disease effectively but also reduce side effects and improve quality of life...