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Memory training helps breast cancer survivors combat chemo-brain

Breast cancer survivors often face a challenge known as "chemo-brain." This term refers to cognitive difficulties such as forgetfulness, trouble concentrating, and lapses in attention...

Marijuana may change brain cells critical for adolescent development, study finds

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine conducted a study to investigate the effects of THC, the major psychoactive compound in marijuana, on the brains of...

Fluctuating cholesterol and triglyceride levels linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk

New research suggests that older individuals with fluctuating cholesterol and triglyceride levels may face an elevated risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias compared...

CT scans outperform genetics in predicting heart disease risk

A new study conducted by Northwestern Medicine reveals that CT scans are more effective than genetics in predicting the risk of heart disease in...

Common diabetes drug offers hope for prostate cancer

An international research team, led by MedUni Vienna, has made remarkable progress in unraveling the mechanisms underlying the spread of prostate cancer. They have found...

The portfolio diet is a heart-healthy choice, study finds

New research suggests that a lesser-known eating plan called the "portfolio diet" can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Heart disease is a...

Scientists find new light therapy to treat metastatic cancer

Metastatic cancer, a deadly disease with a low survival rate, continues to pose significant challenges in treatment. Often, patients face relapse due to the persistence...

Scientists find new way to reduce high blood pressure

High blood pressure, often referred to as hypertension, is a health condition where the force of blood against the walls of your blood vessels...

Omega-3 fatty acids may hold the key to combating liver disease

A study led by Oregon State University has uncovered a potential breakthrough in the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a dangerous liver condition for...

Old anxiety drug offers hope to brain cancer patients

Brain cancer, particularly glioblastoma, poses a formidable challenge in the realm of cancer treatment. Glioblastoma is both the most common and deadly form of brain...