Why women are more affected by Alzheimer’s disease
More than 7 million people in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and about two-thirds of them are women.
Scientists have long wondered why...
Questions about heart attack, blood pressure, BMI or stroke? Find answers here
When you’re searching for health advice online, finding simple, trustworthy answers can be hard to find. But you’ve come to the right place.
We compiled...
Living near these areas may raise risk of aggressive breast cancer
New research from the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami has found a troubling link between living near hazardous waste sites...
Rotten egg gas may hold the key to fighting Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered something surprising that could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.
A recent study found that a special...
New painless scan may cure high blood pressure for some people
Scientists at Queen Mary University of London, along with other research teams, have found a new way to help some people with high blood...
Women have slightly slower recovery after stroke, study finds
A new study shows that women may have a slightly harder time recovering from a stroke than men when it comes to daily tasks...
This drug can prevent heart disease in people with diabetes
A new study has found that a diabetes drug called tirzepatide may be just as effective as another drug, dulaglutide, in protecting the heart...
Exercises people with high blood pressure should avoid
Many people know that regular physical activity is important for staying healthy. It helps control weight, reduce stress, and improve heart health.
For people with...
Low blood sugar can damage your eyes
A new study funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health has found that low blood sugar, also known as hypoglycemia, may harm the...
Simple supplement mix may treat brain cancer
Most cancer treatments today—like chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy—focus on destroying cancer cells. But a group of researchers is now exploring a completely different idea:...