This lesser-known olive oil may help protect your heart

Scientists from the Spanish National Research Council have found that olive pomace oil in the diet may help lower blood cholesterol levels. Nearly two in...

Focused ultrasound offers safe and effective prostate cancer treatment

A new study in Austria has shown that a special ultrasound treatment can effectively control early prostate cancer while helping men keep their quality...

Exercising in mid and later life can reduce dementia risk – new study

For years, scientists have known that moving our bodies can sharpen our minds. Physical activity boosts blood flow to the brain, enhances neuroplasticity and reduces chronic inflammation. These processes...

Hidden inflammation in bones may be the first step toward dangerous blood diseases

Inside our bones, a busy and vital process is happening every single second. Deep in the bone marrow, the body is constantly making millions of...

A simple salt substitute can protect your heart and blood pressure

Many Americans eat too much salt without even realizing it. This can lead to high blood pressure, which raises the risk of heart disease,...

Capsule or powder? Probiotics may influence memory and mood in different ways

Probiotics are often promoted for gut health, but scientists are increasingly discovering that these “good bacteria” may also affect the brain. A new study from...

Scientists map the chain reaction that may drive Alzheimer’s disease

A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry has uncovered a possible chain of cause-and-effect events that may lead to Alzheimer’s disease, offering fresh clues...

Nearly one in three people die without essential end-of-life care, study warns

Nearly one in three people in England are dying without the basic care they need in their final days, according to a major new...

How hormone therapy could help protect against Alzheimer’s

As dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases become more common worldwide, researchers are searching urgently for ways to protect the brain as we age. One area...

Chinese heart-healthy eating plan cuts blood pressure in just 4 weeks

Scientists from Peking University and collaborating institutions have found that a heart-healthy Chinese diet may significantly reduce high blood pressure. High blood pressure, or hypertension,...