Health

FDA-approved epilepsy drug may help reverse osteoarthritis damage

For millions of people with osteoarthritis, pain and stiffness can make everyday activities increasingly difficult. Common treatments, including over-the-counter medications and steroid injections, may reduce symptoms for a time,...

Scientists reveal what seven days of fasting does to the human body

Going without food for several days does far more than force the body to burn stored fat. Research...

This diet may slow brain aging by 2.5 years

A diet that combines elements of the Mediterranean diet with an eating plan designed to lower blood pressure...

To Blend or Not to Blend? Four Vegetables Worth Eating Whole

Health News | Nutrition, food preparation and what really happens inside your blender The blender debate: Are we missing...

Hidden stem cells may be fueling spinal stenosis

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Hospital for Special Surgery have identified a previously elusive population of stem...

Harvard scientists link gut bacteria to depression through hidden inflammation trigger

Scientists have increasingly recognized that the gut microbiome plays an important role in overall health, including the brain. However, researchers are still working to...

This simple fatty acid could restore failing vision

Changes in eyesight are one of the most common signs of aging. Sit in a dimly lit restaurant with someone over 60, and you...

Scientists discover natural hormone that reverses obesity

Scientists have discovered how a naturally occurring hormone can reverse obesity in mice, and the answer lies in the brain. Researchers at the University...

New toothpaste stops gum disease without killing good bacteria

Periodontitis is a common condition that can affect much more than just oral health. Scientists at Fraunhofer have discovered a compound that specifically blocks...

Scientists say we’ve been treating Alzheimer’s all wrong

Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains one of the most pressing global health challenges, especially as aging populations continue to grow. The condition steadily erodes memory...

Scientists map the brain’s hidden wiring using RNA barcodes in major breakthrough

Researchers have developed a powerful new way to map how brain cells connect by tagging neurons with molecular "barcodes." Using this technique, they were...