Gut Bacteria Chemical May Raise Alzheimer’s Risk
Scientists have found a new clue linking the gut to the brain.
A chemical made by certain intestinal bacteria may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s...
Weight-Loss Hormone May Also Protect Liver Health
A hormone already known for reducing appetite and helping with weight loss may have another important job.
Researchers at McMaster University have discovered that GDF15...
Broccoli Compound Offers Hope for Rare Nerve Disease
An ingredient naturally found in broccoli may one day help treat a rare inherited disease that slowly damages the nervous system.
Researchers at Swinburne University...
Cannabis Use May Change Heart Rhythm Unexpectedly
A new study has produced a surprising result about cannabis and the heart.
People who regularly used cannabis had about 9% fewer premature heartbeats on...
New Blood Test Could Reveal How Far Alzheimer’s Has Progressed
Alzheimer’s disease begins changing the brain many years before memory problems become obvious.
Scientists can now detect some of these hidden changes with blood tests,...
Two Types of Exercise May Offer Stronger Disease Protection
Walking, cycling and other heart-pumping activities are well known for supporting good health.
New Australian research suggests that adding strength exercises may provide even greater...
Study Finds a Big Cause of Severe Inflammation
Scientists have identified a rare genetic disease that can cause serious inflammation of blood vessels and scarring in the liver from very early in...
Brain Injury Deaths Hit Some Americans Much Harder
Traumatic brain injuries remain a major cause of death in the United States, but the risk is far from equal across the population.
A large...
Cholesterol Drugs May Affect More Than the Heart
Cholesterol-lowering medicines are widely used to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Statins are the best-known drugs in this group and have...
Stopping Blood Pressure Drugs May Be Safe for Some Older Adults
Many older adults take several medicines every day, including drugs to control high blood pressure.
As people age and their health needs change, doctors sometimes...