Stroke in young people is not that rare, says stroke specialist
People typically think of stroke as an elderly person's ailment. Stroke risk does increase by age, but young adults (ages 18–55) can have strokes,...
Dentures may help slow memory loss in older people
A new study suggests that using dentures might help protect the brain and slow memory decline in older people who have lost some or...
Scientists discover origins of lung cancers in smokers
A new study has uncovered the cell where a common type of lung cancer begins, and how it spreads through the lungs. This discovery...
‘Magic mushroom’ could reduce depression and motor issues in Parkinson’s
A recent study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has uncovered promising results from using psilocybin—the active ingredient in "magic...
Chemical exposure in plastics linked to worldwide death in heart disease
A new global study has found that daily exposure to a chemical used in many plastic products may be linked to more than 365,000...
Both lifestyle and metformin can control type 2 diabetes well
A major U.S. health study has confirmed that lifestyle changes and the medication metformin can help prevent type 2 diabetes over the long term....
Alzheimer’s risk may begin in your 20s or 30s, study finds
A new study from Columbia University has revealed that warning signs linked to Alzheimer’s disease may appear much earlier in life than previously believed—even...
These everyday foods can affect your kidney health
Your kidneys are two small but powerful organs that do a big job. They clean waste from your blood, balance your body’s fluids, and...
Study finds big cause of heart scarring and shorter lifespan in men
Scientists at the University of Virginia have made a major discovery that helps explain why men often live shorter lives than women. Their research...
Research shows a big cause of diabetes in older people
Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have made an important discovery about how aging might lead to diabetes, especially in older adults. Their research focused...