Aging: Improving flexibility may help people live longer
Share on PinterestNew research has found a link between flexibility and longevity. PaulGulea/Getty ImagesA...
Are newly approved Alzheimer's drugs as promising as we'd hoped?
After a lull of nearly 2 decades, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved some novel drugs...
Parkinson's: 'Brain pacemaker' significantly alleviates symptoms
Share on PinterestAn AI-powered, personalized version of deep brain stimulation could reduce the time...
Dementia: Who is least likely to receive a timely diagnosis in the US?
Share on PinterestDepending on where in the United States a person lives, they may be more or less likely...
Type 2 diabetes: Gut microbiome-focused therapies may be effective
Share on PinterestScientists have found that gut health plays a major role in managing type 2 diabetes....
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...