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Scientists have found genetic links to enhanced weight loss. The Laundry Room/StocksyWhile eating healthy and exercising are important for maintaining a healthy weight, so are some…

A once-a-day pill used to treat seizures could also help treat Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. Image credit: Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images.For many people, mild cognitive…

Heart problems can increase dementia risk, but a new study suggests that heparin, a common anticoagulant administered via injection, may help delay Alzheimer’s onset. Image credit:…

New hope could be on the horizon for ALS patients in the form of a “breakthrough” drug, researchers say.Neuvivo, a California biopharmaceutical company that develops therapies…

Sixty-two percent of adults in the United States say they drink alcohol, according to a July 2023 Gallup survey. This widely outnumbers those who say they…

As Hurricane Milton made landfall and swept across Florida, one of the state’s major hospital systems welcomed 67 babies into the world.AdventHealth for Women, which offers…

Due to differences in their metabolisms women may reap benefits from different breakfast foods compared to men. Image credit: Studio Firma/Stocksy.A carbohydrate-rich breakfast for men and…

Researchers are mapping out the human brain’s ‘waste-disposal’ system for the first time. Image credit: bawanch/Getty Images.Alzheimer’s disease currently affects about 32 million people globally and…

A 7-year-old boy in West Africa who was going blind can now see again, thanks to life-changing eye surgery provided by the Mercy Ships charity.Mamadou, whose…

Why might factors like stress and poor sleep impact colorectal cancer progression? Image credit: Jimena Roquero/Stocksy.Stress and working at night are both known to affect cancer…