A flu infection can trigger heart attacks—but vaccines may cut the risk
Many people think of the flu as a seasonal illness that causes fever, cough, and tiredness. However, scientists are learning that influenza can have...
Popular sugar-free drinks may harm your brain, study finds
Sugar substitutes have become a common part of modern diets. Many people turn to them to reduce calories, lose weight, or control blood sugar.
Among...
Lowering cholesterol earlier may stop heart disease before it starts
A major new study has found that treating high cholesterol more aggressively and earlier in life may help prevent heart disease before it develops....
Can some heart attack survivors safely stop their heart drugs?
After a heart attack, many patients are prescribed medications to protect their heart and prevent another serious event. One of the most common types...
Why eating meat may reduce Alzheimer’s risk for some people
Scientists are beginning to understand that the same diet may not work the same way for everyone. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published...
Childhood inflammation may be big cause of autism, ADHD
Scientists from the University of Maryland School of Medicine have made an important discovery about how a child’s brain develops.
Their research shows that inflammation...
A simple salt swap could help lower blood pressure and protect your heart
Eating too much salt has become a serious health problem, especially in modern diets. Many people consume far more sodium than their bodies need,...
A common virus may be the hidden cause of multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis, often called MS, is a serious disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It happens when the body’s immune system attacks...
A diabetes drug helps people with leg artery disease walk again
A new international study has found that semaglutide, a medicine already used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, may help people walk better...
The peanut butter test that could reveal Alzheimer’s years earlier
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared brain conditions in the world. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and behavior, making daily life harder...