Simple brushing routine could reduce dementia risk, dental health experts say
Brushing your teeth could do more than brighten your smile. It may also help you live longer.Growing research suggests that good oral hygiene is linked to a red...
Heart disease threat projected to climb sharply for key demographic
A new report by the American Heart Association (AHA) included some troubling predictions for the future of women’s health.The forecast, published in the journal...
Weight-loss medications could impact sexual health in unexpected ways
Popular weight-loss medications may also affect aspects of sexual health, recent research has shown.In obese and overweight men, GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1)...
Some supplements may pose risks for people with diabetes, experts say
Some surveys find that about 75% of U.S. adults have used supplements, while federal survey data shows that 58% used one in the past 30 days — but some groups s...
Common nighttime noise exposure may trigger heart problems, study suggests
Living near heavy traffic could negatively impact your heart health.A European study, published in the journal Environmental Research, found that exposure to ni...
Alzheimer's symptoms could be predicted years in advance through one simple test
A simple blood test could predict not only a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, but also the year symptoms will begin.Researchers at the Washingto...
Combination nasal spray vaccine could protect against COVID, flu and pneumonia at once
A single spritz could eventually offer simultaneous protection against several infectious diseases.Researchers at Stanford Medicine have developed a new vaccine...
New study hints at a hidden Alzheimer’s risk factor affecting older Americans
People with greater exposure to air pollution could face a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study by Emory University in Atlant...
5 ways to preserve your vision as you age, according to an ophthalmologist
As people age, vision naturally declines and the risk of eye conditions increases. That includes age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition that typica...
Researchers develop face 'e-tattoo' to track mental workload in high-stress jobs
Scientists say that they have formulated a way to help people in stressful and demanding work environments track their brainwaves and brain usage — an electroni...
Some 80-year-olds still have razor-sharp brains — and now scientists know why
Older adults classified as "SuperAgers" generate at least twice as many neurons in the hippocampus than their typical aging peers, a new study has revealed.Thes...
One type of olive oil has a surprising effect on brainpower during aging
Olive oil has long been shown to benefit heart health, but a new Spanish study from Universitat Rovira i Virgili revealed that extra virgin olive oil may also p...
Iraqi Oil Well Fires Not a Major Health Threat
Part of anti-war-think is the possibility Saddam Hussein might set Iraq’s 1,500 oil wells ablaze. It’s not unlikely since Saddam did just that to 600 Kuwaiti oi...
Actor Eric Dane's death from ALS sparks urgent focus on rapid decline
Eric Dane’s death has sparked conversations about the speed and severity of ALS.Also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, the progressive illness — officially called ...
Heavy snow is recipe for serious heart attack risk, experts say: What to know
In addition to travel and logistical challenges, heavy snowfall can be detrimental to people's health.As the northeast faces historic snow accumulation this we...
Nightly bathroom habit was missed sign of common men's cancer: 'I didn't know'
A father was diagnosed with prostate cancer after chalking his nightly bathroom trips up to drinking too much fluid before bed, as reported by SWNS."I would wak...
'SuperAgers' stay mentally sharp well past 80, as scientists reveal the reason
Top stories→ Some 80-year-olds still have razor-sharp brains — and now scientists know why→ One father's nightly bathroom habit was missed sign of common cancer...
Flu season could linger into spring as doctors warn of second wave on the way
Health experts are warning that the 2025-26 flu season isn't over yet. In fact, people should prepare for the virus to linger well into the warmer months, accor...
Diabetes surge among Americans could be driven by 'healthy' breakfasts, doctor warns
Americans consume foods every day that are marketed as "healthy," when they could be quietly destroying their health, one doctor warns.Dr. Mark Hyman, physician...
Video appears to show gas mask-wearing roommate allegedly spraying poison on couple's food
A couple in California say their worst nightmare was confirmed after they captured their roommate on surveillance video spraying their food with poison. Timothy...