Can coffee waste turned into powerful brain medicine?
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s affect millions of people in the United States.
These diseases slowly damage brain cells, making it harder for...
Too much black licorice can cause high blood pressure, especially after 40
Black licorice may seem like a harmless and tasty snack, especially around holidays, but new research from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
The surprising ways Halloween treats can interact with your medications
As Halloween approaches, the air fills with excitement. Costumes are planned, pumpkins are carved, and the promise of sweet treats is everywhere.
But while dipping...
Why some people with psoriatic arthritis don’t respond to treatment
Psoriatic arthritis, or PsA, is a long-term condition that affects both the skin and the joints.
It’s part of a group of diseases called inflammatory...
Why leg amputations surges in Illinois and who’s at the most risk
A new study from Northwestern Medicine has revealed a shocking rise in leg and foot amputations in Illinois hospitals.
Between 2016 and 2023, these amputations...
Cannabis use in adolescence linked to mental and physical diseases
A new study led by researchers at McGill University has found that using cannabis from an early age—especially before 15 years old—and using it...
Scientists find new brain signal behind Parkinson’s movement symptoms
When a person has Parkinson’s disease, their brain sends out signals that cause tremors, stiffness, and trouble with movement.
Scientists around the world are trying...
Scientists discover a hidden cause of deadly skin cancer
Scientists from the University of Queensland have made a surprising discovery that could change how we detect and prevent skin cancer.
They found that a...
This supplement may help older people fight fatigue and feel stronger
Many people say that exercise is the best medicine, but for older adults, staying active can become very difficult.
As people age, they often face...
Even normal blood pressure can harm the brain if it fluctuates too much
We often think of high blood pressure as the main heart-related risk to our brain health.
But new research shows that even when average blood...