Study finds how to clear toxic brain proteins in Alzheimer’s
Scientists at USC have made a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
A team of researchers has found a way to reduce the toxic...
Take your blood pressure pills at bedtime to protect your heart best
A new study has found that people with high blood pressure can lower their risk of heart disease and death just by changing the...
Diabetes drug metformin can prevent bipolar medication weight gain
Weight gain is one of the most worrying side effects for young people taking certain medications for bipolar disorder.
These medicines, known as second‑generation antipsychotics,...
Daily hypnosis helps women beat hot flashes without using drugs
Millions of women experience hot flashes during menopause — those sudden waves of heat that can leave you sweating, uncomfortable, and exhausted.
For many, hormone...
Your everyday speech could reveal hidden brain diseases
The way we speak in daily life might say more about us than we realize.
A new study from Baycrest, the University of Toronto, and...
Lung cancer is still the deadliest in the world, but the hope is growing
Lung cancer is still the deadliest cancer in the United States, responsible for about one in every four cancer deaths.
However, recent progress in screening,...
Should blood-thinning drugs be continued longer?
Blood clots can be dangerous and even life-threatening.
When a clot forms in a deep vein or travels to the lungs, doctors usually prescribe anti-clotting...
Study shows a hidden cause of brain inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at the University of California, Irvine, have uncovered a surprising new clue about how brain inflammation develops in Alzheimer’s disease.
Their discovery could change...
Study finds shared genetic roots for mental illness and brain disorders
A major international study has uncovered deep genetic connections between brain disorders once thought to be completely separate.
Scientists from the University of Oslo and...
Blood proteins could predict type 2 diabetes, study shows
Type 2 diabetes is a growing global health problem. It’s a long-term condition that can lead to serious issues like heart disease, stroke, kidney...