The Mediterranean diet—rich in olive oil, fish, vegetables and legumes—has long been linked to better heart health. Growing evidence suggests it may also help support brain health as we age, with a ...

Antioxidants are often seen as a simple way to improve health. Many people take them to protect their bodies, slow aging, and prevent disease. They are widely available in supplements and ...

Many people worry about heat waves and rising temperatures, but new research suggests that cold weather may be a greater danger to heart health. A large study has found that more people die from heart ...

A recent study from the Mayo Clinic has found that hormone therapy, a treatment often used during menopause, may help women lose more weight when combined with a modern weight-loss medication. This ...

Scientists have discovered an important way your skin stays healthy—and it all comes down to how certain fats move from your blood into your skin. A research team from Duke-NUS Medical School has ...

Small cell lung cancer is one of the fastest growing and most dangerous types of cancer. It often spreads quickly through the body and is difficult to control. Many patients respond well to treatment ...

A new international study has found that medications used to treat diabetes and obesity may also help improve mental health. The research focused on a group of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists, ...

Cancer becomes much more dangerous when it spreads to other parts of the body. This spreading process is called metastasis. It happens when small groups of cancer cells break away from the main tumor ...

A new study from the European Sudden Cardiac Arrest Network has raised concerns about a widely used medicine for high blood pressure. The research suggests that one common drug may be linked to a ...

Medicines called benzodiazepines are often used to treat anxiety and sleep problems. Many people take them to feel calmer or to help them fall asleep. These drugs can work very quickly and are helpful ...

High blood pressure is a common health problem that affects many people around the world. It is often called a “silent condition” because it usually does not cause clear symptoms, but it can quietly ...

As the world depends more on electric devices and clean energy, the demand for battery materials like lithium, cobalt and nickel is rising quickly. These materials are limited and often come from only ...