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...

Scientists found the hidden switch fueling alzheimer’s brain inflammation

The brain has its own built in immune defenses that help detect threats and protect nerve cells. But growing evidence suggests that in Alzheimer's...

Human organoids reveal how to reverse “irreversible” nerve damage

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have created tiny lab-grown brain and spinal cord systems that mimic how movement signals travel through the human...

Scientists discover why Ozempic and Wegovy weight loss eventually plateaus

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have uncovered new details about how GLP-1 weight loss drugs such as semaglutide affect brain cells,...

Scientists uncover cancer-causing chemicals hidden in everyday foods

More people are paying close attention to what they eat, often tracking calories, exercising daily, and filling their plates with foods that seem naturally...

Scientists boosted one protein and aging mice became stronger and healthier

As the U.S. population continues to age, scientists are searching for ways to help people stay healthier later in life. By 2050, nearly one...

Scientists find hidden brain nutrient deficit that may fuel anxiety

People with anxiety disorders may share a measurable change in brain chemistry involving choline, an essential nutrient tied to memory, mood, cell structure, and...