Health

A scientist has found a protein that may find a new way to treat Alzheimer’s, which came after tests revealed raising levels of SORLA in the brain found to decrease several types of disease-related damage. The finding, published online in Science Advances, seems to lead in the direction of bolstering SORLA’s actions against hostile…

Regularly aiming to keep blood pressure below 130/80 may benefit not just the heart. Heart Journal presented new evidence at this year’s European Society of Cardiology Congress showing that if you control your blood pressure this aggressively using diuretics and beta blockers (medical name: antihypertensives), you’ll be 15% less likely to develop dementia in…

Popular zero-calorie sweeteners might have more to offer than just a hit of sugar withdrawal relief. A new study in mice found that sucralose and stevia were both capable of remodeling the gut microbiome, reducing good bacterial metabolites, and changing gene expression patterns tied to inflammation and metabolism. Several of these changes were present…

A growing body of medical research is highlighting a lesser-known consequence of tuberculosis that could have serious implications for reproductive health. While tuberculosis is commonly associated with lung infections and chronic coughing, scientists are increasingly warning that the disease can also affect the reproductive system and potentially lead to infertility in both men and…

A leading consumer wearable manufacturer has unveiled a next-generation device capable of continuously monitoring blood pressure, marking a major step forward in personal health technology. The launch positions wearable tech closer to clinical-grade monitoring while maintaining the convenience and portability consumers expect from modern smart devices. Unlike traditional blood pressure monitors that rely on…

For decades, going gray has been widely seen as an inevitable sign of aging — something people cover up with dye or accept as part of life. But groundbreaking scientific research now suggests that this visible marker of growing older may not be a one-way street after all. In early 2026, scientists around the…

In a significant series of developments shaping global health policy and cooperation in 2025-26, international institutions and national governments have been crafting and updating frameworks aimed at strengthening how the world collectively responds to health challenges — from public health emergencies to traditional medicine integration. These actions reflect an evolving landscape where cooperation, ethical…

There’s no denying that mental health complications have the potential to turn your life into a living nightmare. Without taking it upon yourself to treat it before things get out of hand, you risk missing on the most important things in your life. That’s a situation you can never risk putting yourself into at…