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Breastfeeding can benefit mother’s heart health for 3 years and more

A new study from South Australia reveals that breastfeeding for six months or more can significantly benefit mothers' cardiovascular health, especially for those who...

Biological age linked to stroke and dementia risk

A groundbreaking study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden reveals a significant correlation between higher biological age and increased risk of stroke and dementia, particularly...

Scientists find effective early treatment of stroke

A comprehensive study from Japan, known as the DAPPER study, has revealed interesting findings about a drug called dapagliflozin and its effects on heart...

This type of exercise can reduce high blood pressure effectively

Recent research, as reported in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, reveals that static isometric exercises involving muscle engagement without movement, like wall sits...

Being overly optimistic may harm your cognitive ability

Optimism is often celebrated as a virtue that leads to happiness and success. However, a study from the University of Bath suggests that excessive...

Fast walking can strongly lower risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds

A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has found a link between walking speed and a reduced risk of type...

Healthy lifestyle changes can prevent Alzheimer’s, study finds

A groundbreaking study by UC San Francisco and elsewhere has found that tailored health and lifestyle interventions can significantly delay or prevent memory loss...

Long-term use of common painkiller may affect heart health

A study led by scientists from the University of Edinburgh delves into the cardiovascular risks associated with long-term paracetamol use, particularly for individuals with...

Scientists find a new drug for treatment-resistant depression

A groundbreaking clinical trial has revealed that esketamine, a form of ketamine, outperforms quetiapine, a standard treatment, for those suffering from treatment-resistant major depressive...

More than a dozen strokes interrupted – but didn’t end – her pursuit of...

Brianne Rico had a terrible headache during a class in law school. When she stood up, she stumbled. Still, she downplayed whatever was happening....