Popular Medications Tied to Brain Damage
Your favorite cold medicine could be shrinking your brain. A new study reveals that drugs used to treat colds and a range of other common health issues,... continue reading
Enhancing Antidepressants
Antidepressants are only effective for about one-third of people who take them. But new research has found that combining these drugs with certain supplements,... continue reading
Obesity Hard to Overcome
On the popular reality TV series The Biggest Loser, obese people quickly shed 100 or more pounds through grueling workouts and drastic diets. New research... continue reading
A Cellphone-Cancer Connection?
A new government study is reigniting the debate over whether cellphones can cause cancer. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health found that male rats... continue reading
Drowsiness Linked to Dementia
Persistent daytime drowsiness may be a warning sign for Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. During sleep, the brain clears away clumps of a sticky... continue reading
Recession’s Health Toll
Many Americans lost their jobs, homes, and retirement savings during the Great Recession, and new research indicates such economic stress can make people... continue reading
Exercise Slows Aging
Exercise dramatically slows the aging process, helping people look and feel decades younger, new research suggests. British scientists compared a group of 125... continue reading
Processed Foods and Cancer
Eating “ultra-processed” foods—including packaged breads, snacks, baked goods, instant soups, chicken nuggets, and frozen meatballs—could increase your... continue reading
Understanding ‘Superagers’
Scientists believe they are finally starting to unravel the secrets of so-called -superagers—senior citizens who live beyond 80 but have the mental sharpness... continue reading
Alcohol-Related Dementia
Heavy drinking takes an irreversible, long-term toll on the brain, increasing the risk for all forms of dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed... continue reading