Brain changes in older adults can reduce social activity
As people age, staying socially connected becomes harder—even though social engagement is essential for both mental and physical health. A new study from Nanyang...
Long-awaited mystery fungus sought by LSD’s inventor discovered
A college student has just solved a decades-old scientific mystery, and her discovery could lead to future breakthroughs in medicine.
Corinne Hazel, an environmental microbiology...
Common blood pressure drug linked to low potassium and kidney issues
Chlorthalidone is a medication that doctors have long prescribed to help manage high blood pressure. But now, new research from Columbia University is raising...
This drug may help diabetic hearts recover after heart attacks
A drug currently being tested to treat anemia may hold new hope for people with diabetes who suffer heart attacks, according to groundbreaking research...
Obesity raises colon cancer risk by 50%, study finds
Colorectal cancer is one of the top causes of cancer-related deaths around the world. While age and family history are well-known risk factors, researchers...
Study finds new cause of Parkinson’s and dementia
A new study from the University of Copenhagen has uncovered a key piece of the puzzle behind Parkinson’s disease, a brain disorder that affects...
This breathing exercise can help lower your blood pressure
A recent study has found that a simple breathing exercise may help lower blood pressure just as well as taking medication or doing regular...
Common supplement can prevent heart failure in type 2 diabetes
A low-cost, widely available supplement called mitoquinone could help prevent heart failure in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to new research presented at...
Blood test offers accurate, affordable way to detect early Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating illness that slowly takes away a person’s memory, ability to think clearly, and often their personality. It deeply affects...
These widely used drugs can raise your blood pressure
Blood pressure is an important sign of how healthy your heart and blood vessels are. It measures the force of your blood pushing against...