Could a hidden lung germ quietly cause Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses of aging. It slowly destroys memory, thinking ability, and independence.
For many years, scientists have focused...
Common pain reliever in pregnancy not linked to autism or ADHD
Many pregnant women worry about what medicines are safe to take, especially when they have pain or fever.
One of the most commonly used medications...
Scientists find new way to potentially reverse Alzheimer’s damage process
A new laboratory breakthrough is giving scientists a clearer view of a chemical process linked to Alzheimer’s disease—and it could help guide the design...
How a simple urinary infection can suddenly worsen dementia in older adults
Urinary tract infections, often called UTIs, are common and usually easy to treat in younger people. They can cause pain, burning during urination, and...
Why some people get very sick from a cold while others barely notice
The common cold is something almost everyone experiences many times in life. It usually starts with a sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, and tiredness.
In...
Tiny plastic particles found in 90% of prostate cancer tumors
Plastic has become part of everyday life. It is used in food containers, water bottles, clothing, packaging, electronics, and countless household products.
Over time, these...
Just two days of oatmeal could cut bad cholesterol by 10%
A simple bowl of oatmeal is often seen as a healthy breakfast, but new research suggests it may have far more powerful effects than...
Hearing aids may protect the aging brain in dementia
As people grow older, hearing loss becomes increasingly common. Many seniors notice that conversations are harder to follow, especially in noisy places, or that...
Less sugar in early years may protect the heart for life, study suggests
A growing body of research suggests that what happens in the earliest years of life can shape health decades later. A new study indicates...
Early warning signs of heart failure you should never ignore
Heart failure is a serious health condition, but it does not mean the heart has stopped. It means the heart is not pumping blood...