Are weighted vests really worth the hype? Experts urge caution
Weighted vests are popping up everywhere—from neighborhood sidewalks to social media fitness trends.
Many middle-aged women, especially those going through perimenopause or menopause, are being...
Air pollution linked to higher risk of dementia, study finds
Air pollution could be increasing the risk of dementia, according to a major analysis of research involving nearly 30 million people.
Scientists found that tiny...
3D printing ‘glue gun’ creates bone grafts directly in the operating room
Scientists have designed a new tool that works like a glue gun but prints bone grafts directly onto broken or damaged bones during surgery.
The...
This chocolate insulin could replace injections for diabetes patients
About 425 million people around the world have diabetes.
Around 75 million of them need to inject insulin every day. But this could soon change.
Scientists...
Unexpected weight loss in midlife may signal dementia risk
Dementia is a serious global health problem. Right now, about 50 million people have dementia, and that number is expected to rise to over...
Deaths from kidney disease caused by high blood pressure rise nearly 50%
Deaths linked to kidney disease caused by high blood pressure have risen sharply in the United States, according to new research presented at the...
Blood sugar swings may signal more severe heart attack damage
A new study by Brazilian researchers has found that variations in blood sugar levels may help predict how much damage a heart attack causes,...
Study finds big cause of loss of smell in Alzheimer’s
A fading sense of smell may be one of the first warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, even before memory problems appear.
New research from scientists...
Could everyday blood pressure drugs harm your memory?
Many of us take medicine to treat things like colds, allergies, or high blood pressure.
But did you know that some of these common drugs...
This dry fruit may help lower blood pressure, prevent heart disease
Prunes are dried plums that are naturally sweet, chewy, and free from added sugar.
They are packed with important nutrients like vitamin B6, manganese, and...