Diseases

New study: Patients may be able to stop heart medication after one year

New research is questioning the use of beta-blockers after a heart attack and suggests that the treatment may not be necessary for everyone.

AI may warn of heart failure five years before it happens

A silent warning in your heart could be hiding for years before you ever feel it.

Avoiding the sun? It may be as dangerous as smoking, new study shows

A Swedish study shows that women who avoid the sun have a higher mortality rate.

Typical warning signs associated with brain tumors

According to Prevention, symptoms of brain tumors can be difficult to recognize because they often develop slowly and...

Can plastic waste become medicine? New research shows promise

Researchers have developed a method in which plastic waste can be converted into Parkinson’s medication using bacteria.

New study: Patients may be able to stop heart medication after one year

New research is questioning the use of beta-blockers after a heart attack and suggests that the treatment may not be necessary for everyone.

AI may warn of heart failure five years before it happens

A silent warning in your heart could be hiding for years before you ever feel it.

Avoiding the sun? It may be as dangerous as smoking, new study shows

A Swedish study shows that women who avoid the sun have a higher mortality rate.

Typical warning signs associated with brain tumors

According to Prevention, symptoms of brain tumors can be difficult to recognize because they often develop slowly and...

Psychopaths’ Brains Are Different — and Now We Know How

A new brain study reveals a surprising biological difference in individuals with psychopathic traits. The findings could lead to better treatments and a deeper...

Your Ears Might Reveal a Chronic Illness Long Before Symptoms Start

Most people don’t give their ears a second thought — let alone what might be hiding inside them. But new science suggests that a...

How to Protect Yourself From Measles While Traveling

Measles is extremely contagious and can spread rapidly in enclosed spaces like planes, buses, and trains.Here are some practical expert-backed tips to help...

Doctors Never Expected to Find This in the Brains of Alzheimer’s Patients

A new discovery from U.S. researchers could change how we understand—and potentially treat—dementia. It all comes down to sugar in the brain and how...

These Everyday Medications Could Be Dangerous in the Summer Heat

Antidepressants Can Disrupt Your Body’s Heat BalanceCertain antidepressants — especially SSRIs and tricyclics — can interfere with how your brain controls sweating. That means...

Eat Your Way to a Stronger Liver with These Tips

A proper diet can make a huge difference for anyone living with cirrhosis, other chronic liver diseases, or just want to take care of...