Fasting: Study finds both benefits and risks for colon cancer
Share on PinterestScientists have found both benefits and risks to intermittent fasting. japatino/Getty...
Sleep and memory: How does sleep maintain key brain cells?
Share on PinterestResearch offers new clues about the ways in which sleep aids daily memory function....
Pancreatic cancer: Keto diet may help starve cells, shrink tumors
Share on PinterestScientists are looking at the effects of the keto diet on cancer therapies. Dulin/Getty...
Colorectal cancer: Eating red meat, sugar linked to rising rates
Share on PinterestExcessive red meat consumption has been linked to an increased risk of cancer. J. Anthony/StocksyNew...
Heart disease: Eating more plant fats may lower risk by up to 14%
Share on PinterestA new study links plant fats such as avocados to lower death risk. Bloomberg Creative/Getty...
Heart health and Alzheimer's: What is the link?
Share on PinterestResearchers have uncovered a genetic link between heart disease and Alzheimer’s....
Brain health: Severe menopause symptoms may affect cognition
Share on PinterestEmerging evidence suggests a link between severe menopause symptoms and cognitive impairment....
Drinking high amounts of caffeine 5 days a week may increase heart disease risk
Share on PinterestToo much caffeine could have adverse effects on heart health. twomeows/Getty ImagesThere...
Dementia risk: Shingles linked to subjective cognitive decline
Share on PinterestNew research links shingles with a higher risk of experiencing cognitive decline. Image...
Type 2 diabetes: Iron in red meat, animal products may increase risk
Share on PinterestScientists have found a link between heme iron and type 2 diabetes risk. ATU Images/Getty...
Aging: What are the 2 ages the body undergoes major changes?
Share on PinterestThe human body experiences major changes at two specific times, research shows. RZCREATIVE/StocksyAs...
6 supplements, including green tea, turmeric, linked to liver toxicity
Share on PinterestSome herbal supplements may have toxic health effects on the liver. Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto...
Osteoarthritis: Scientists design molecules to boost cartilage repair
Share on PinterestResearchers are designing ‘dancing’ molecule meant to make it easier for cartilage...
Low-fat vegan or Mediterranean: Which diet is best for weight loss?
Share on PinterestNew research suggests that a vegan diet may outperform a Mediterranean diet when it...
Alzheimer's: New mechanism for toxic plaque formation uncovered
Share on PinterestRecent research uncovers new mechanisms for plaque formation in Alzheimer’s disease....
Depression: How music therapy, enjoyment helps improve symptoms
Share on PinterestScientists have found why classical music may aid the treatment of depression. Terry...
Diabetes: Swapping rice for baked potatoes may improve heart health
Share on PinterestScientists saw that baked potatoes improved many health markers in people with diabetes....
Alzheimer's: Mouse study tests new approach to restoring memory
Share on PinterestCould an experimental new drug help restore memory in Alzheimer’s? Image credit:...
Alzheimer's disease: Which factors can help predict cognitive decline?
Share on PinterestFactors including a history of irregular heart rhythms and struggles to participate...
Parkinson's: Risk of developing dementia may be lower than thought
Share on PinterestA new study looks at the risk of dementia in people with Parkinson’s. Portra Images/Getty...
Brain health: Could a cat poop parasite become a therapeutic tool?
Share on PinterestCould a cat poop parasite become an agile vehicle for brain-Health drugs? Image credit:...
Parkinson's: Common type of seaweed may help prevent disease
Share on PinterestA certain type of seaweed may have therapeutic potential for Parkinson’s disease....
Folate and aging: Reducing vitamin B9 could aid healthier metabolism
Share on PinterestScientists have found unexpected results about folate intake and aging in mice. bondarillia/Getty...
Keto diet may promote weight loss, but does it harm the gut?
Share on PinterestIn some cases, a ketogenic diet may do more harm than good, recent research suggests....
Stroke: HIIT may be more effective than steady, moderate exercise
Share on PinterestA new study compared HIIT and steady, moderate exercise for stroke recovery. RZCREATIVE/StocksyStroke...
Are telomeres really the key to living longer, youthful lives?
Telomeres — the “caps” on the end of chromosomes that protect the DNA from damage — have been...
MS: New drug may help regenerate myelin, potentially heal nerve damage
Share on PinterestScientists are testing a drug that may offer hope for reversing nerve damage in MS....