Stroke linked to sleep problems, study finds
A new study from the University of Ottawa has examined the prevalence of sleep disturbances in Canadian adults, examining their potential associations with stroke,...
Scientists find how to clear toxic brain waste linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have discovered a new "energy switch" in immune cells called microglia in the brain.
The finding could help...
Some herbal supplements may harm your heart rhythm
A group of scientists from the University Hospital Geneva recently discovered that certain herbal supplements can harm heart health.
In their study, they discussed the...
California man didn’t know he was living with a ‘ticking time bomb’
Richard Horton woke up one morning needing to use the bathroom. He got out of bed, took a couple steps and stumbled into the...
This stuff in blood is linked to depression, study finds
Depression is a mental health condition that affects how a person feels, thinks, and acts.
It causes feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of...
Plant-based diet could help you lose weight, have better insulin function
In a study from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, scientists found a plant-based diet could help overweight people lose weight and reduce insulin...
One cup of leafy greens every day may prevent heart disease
According to a recent study from Edith Cowan University, consuming just one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables per day can strongly lower the risk of...
More and more younger adults get subjective cognitive decline, study finds
According to a new study from the DB Consulting Group in Bethesda, subjective cognitive decline (SCD) affects 9.6% of adults aged 45 years and older.
Drinking coffee may reduce body fat, risk of type 2 diabetes
Higher blood caffeine levels may reduce the amount of body fat a person carries, as well as their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Common cold may offer children immunity against COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors and scientists found that children and teenagers were getting less sick than adults when infected with the virus.
One explanation...