Hidden Genes Behind Early Irregular Heartbeat May Prevent Future Strokes
Atrial fibrillation, often called AFib, is the most common long-term heart rhythm disorder, affecting an estimated 10 million Americans.
It happens when the upper chambers...
Can a Low-Carb Diet Raise Your Cholesterol?
Low-carbohydrate diets have become very popular because many people use them to lose weight or improve blood sugar levels.
While some people see excellent results,...
A Hidden Brain Structure Could Help Detect Dementia Earlier Than Ever
Doctors usually diagnose dementia only after memory and thinking problems become noticeable.
By that stage, damage to the brain has often been developing for many...
Study Finds Link Between Migraine Aura and Stroke
Many people think of migraine as simply a painful headache, but it is actually a complex neurological condition.
Around one in three people with migraine...
Popular Childhood Drinks Could Affect Your Blood Pressure in Adulthood
Children's eating habits may shape their heart health decades later, according to a major new study.
Scientists found that people who regularly drank sugary beverages...
The Hidden Link Between Kidney Disease and Memory Loss
Most people know that the kidneys clean the blood, but far fewer realise they also help protect the brain.
Growing research shows that chronic kidney...
Study Finds Hidden Cause of Sleep Issue in Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have discovered that the sleep problems seen in Alzheimer's disease may not be caused directly by harmful protein plaques as previously believed.
Instead, the...
These Common Bowel Changes Could Be Early Signs of Colon Cancer
Colorectal cancer is becoming increasingly common in adults under the age of 50, making it more important than ever to recognize its early warning...
New Drug May Stop Aggressive Prostate Cancer from Spreading
A newly developed experimental cancer drug could offer a new way to fight aggressive prostate cancer by slowing tumor growth and preventing the disease...
One Dose of Magic Mushroom Compound May Leave the Brain Changed for Weeks
A single dose of psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in so-called magic mushrooms, may leave measurable changes in the brain that can still be...