Cherry and blueberry juice could protect heart health
Scientists from the University of Central Lancashire and collaborating institutions have found that drinking Montmorency tart cherry and blueberry juice may help protect heart...
Caffeine could help reduce body fat and diabetes risk
Scientists from Karolinska Institutet and other institutions have found that higher levels of caffeine in the body may help reduce body fat and lower...
ADHD drugs may work differently than we thought
A new study from Washington University School of Medicine challenges the long-held belief about how ADHD medications work.
Researchers found that common stimulant drugs like...
New blood test could help detect and treat Alzheimer’s earlier
Researchers from Emory University’s Goizueta Brain Health Institute have made an exciting discovery that could change how we detect and treat Alzheimer’s disease.
By studying...
Natural ways to ease nerve pain from peripheral neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.
It often causes pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness, especially in...
Breast size and headaches: Study points to possible migraine connection
Women with very large breasts who often suffer from headaches are frequently told they have “tension headaches.”
But new research from Wake Forest University School...
Black licorice linked to high blood pressure, study finds
Scientists from University of Rochester have reported potential health risks associated with consuming excessive amounts of black licorice.
Licorice root contains glycyrrhizin, a natural compound...
Why do nose and ear hairs become longer and thicker as we age
Growing older often brings unexpected grooming challenges. This is particularly apparent when some areas that, when young, we could otherwise ignore start to develop...
This smart vest could help save elderly lives by detecting hypothermia early
Scientists have created a new “smart” vest designed to help protect older adults from hypothermia, a dangerous drop in body temperature that can become...
New scan could detect hidden heart disease years before symptoms
Heart disease often develops quietly over many years before serious symptoms appear. By the time a person feels chest pain, shortness of breath, or...