Natural ways to soothe acid reflux in older people
Acid reflux, also known as GERD, is common in older adults. It happens when stomach acid flows back into the food pipe, called the...
Scientists discover key gene that may control aging
Scientists have made an exciting discovery that could help us live healthier lives as we grow older.
A gene called EDA2R might play a big...
Study finds what foods raise or lower colon cancer risk
A large study from the University of Oxford has found that what you eat can affect your risk of getting colorectal cancer.
This cancer, which...
Smartwatches help detect dangerous heart rhythm disorder earlier
Smartwatches are not just for counting steps or checking the time—they may also help save lives.
A new study from Amsterdam UMC shows that smartwatches...
The hidden health cost of growing up with ADHD traits
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, often called ADHD, is usually discussed in terms of learning, behavior, and mental health.
However, new research suggests its effects may...
CPR – and knowing how to help someone choking – could prevent a heart...
To understand why you should know how to help someone who is choking, and why that has been given new prominence in the latest American...
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When you’re searching for health advice online, finding simple, trustworthy answers can be hard to find. But you’ve come to the right place.
We compiled...
Brain waves could help paralysed people move again
Every year, thousands of people around the world experience spinal cord injuries that change their lives forever. Many of them lose the ability to...
Cannabis-based drugs show no clear relief for nerve pain
Many people living with chronic nerve pain, also known as neuropathic pain, are searching for better ways to manage their symptoms.
Traditional medications often don't...
This one gene may be key cause of most Alzheimer’s cases
Scientists at University College London have uncovered new evidence suggesting that a single gene, called APOE, may be the key factor behind most Alzheimer’s...