Scientists find a new treatment for dementia
Dementia is a heartbreaking condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It slowly damages memory, thinking skills, and the ability to do everyday tasks....
Omega-3 can help prevent diabetes and cardiovascular disease
In 2021, roughly six per cent of the world’s population, or 529 million people, were living with diabetes, mostly Type 2 diabetes (T2D). In...
How long-term obesity harms the brain and cognitive function
As obesity rates continue to climb around the world, scientists are trying to better understand how carrying excess weight affects more than just the...
Gut health may affect the brain and behavior in children with autism
A new study from the University of Southern California (USC) has found that gut health could play a big role in shaping the brain...
CT scans might be causing thousands of cancers each year, study finds
A new study from the University of California, San Francisco, has raised serious concerns about the risks of using CT scans too often or...
Scientists discover the deep root cause of deadly ovarian cancer
A new study has finally answered a long-standing question about one of the most dangerous types of ovarian cancer—where does it actually start? The...
The best breakfast foods to naturally lower blood pressure
Keeping your blood pressure under control is one of the most important things you can do for your long-term health. It lowers your risk...
“Good” cholesterol may raise Alzheimer’s risk in older women, study finds
A new study has found that high levels of HDL cholesterol—often called the “good” cholesterol—may be linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease...
Early signs of heart failure you shouldn’t ignore
Heart failure is a serious condition, but it doesn't mean the heart has completely stopped working. Instead, it means the heart is not pumping...
Acid reflux may raise the risk of high blood pressure, study finds
A new study has uncovered a possible link between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)—commonly known as acid reflux—and an increased risk of developing high blood pressure (also called...