Leaded gasoline, widely used in 20th-century automobiles, exposed millions of Americans to dangerous levels of lead, causing widespread brain damage and mental health issues.
A groundbreaking health strategy is encouraging 20 minutes in nature three times a week, five hours monthly, and three annual days outdoors. Backed by neuroscience, it's a simple, effective way to reduce stress and improve well-being.
The deadly outcome of alcohol has concerned experts, as the related deaths have soared almost double, with four-fold jump in younger adults. Experts warn that no amount could considered a safe limit.
Experts caution that as the human lifespan has increased, many older adults face a decline in health during their later years. The focus is now shifting toward extending "healthspan" - the period of a life lived in good health, rather than just adding more years.
This week, millions will enjoy festive meals, but heart disease patients need to be cautious about what they eat. Experts warn that indulgent holiday foods can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, putting vulnerable individuals in serious danger.
Obese men face memory loss and brain shrinkage up to a decade earlier than women due to belly fat's stronger impact on brain health. The study highlights obesity's role in accelerating dementia through inflammation and poor cardiovascular health.
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GLP-1 drug semaglutide (Ozempic) may help individuals with alcohol use disorder by reducing alcohol cravings and the risk of hospitalization.
Prolonged mental fatigue, resulting from ego depletion, can trigger violent behavior by disrupting brain regions that control self-restraint.
Cold weather and shorter days can trigger the "winter blues," leading to mood dips and lower motivation. For some, this can escalate into Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a serious form of depression requiring professional treatment.
A recent global study warns that cancer cases and deaths are expected to rise significantly by 2050, with the increase being much higher in poorer countries.
Scientists created a new way to help diagnose schizophrenia by looking at how the brain reacts when it faces conflicting information. This method could also be used to see if treatments are working by measuring brain activity in key areas.
Daytime fatigue plus low energy levels in older adults may be early indicators of a pre-dementia condition linked to cognitive decline. The findings suggest that addressing sleep issues could help protect against forth-coming cognitive decline risks.
Alcohol abuse may accelerate Alzheimer's by causing similar gene expression changes in the brain. This discovery highlights alcohol's potential role in worsening AD and opens new possibilities for treatment and prevention.
The loneliness epidemic is posing harm, especially among Generation Z. It is putting health risks, which are comparable to smoking fifteen cigarettes a day, prompting innovative solutions like platonic touch therapy to combat the crisis.
The health agency warned that delayed emergency calls after stroke symptoms are leading to preventable deaths and lifelong disabilities.
The anti-aging drug rapamycin is gaining popularity for its potential to extend life, though experts caution about limited research and serious side effects. Clinical trials are ongoing, but risks remain high.
With only a week remaining until the polls open, experts are sounding alarms about unprecedented election-related stress driven by rising uncertainty.
McDonald's revealed that Quarter Pounders is returning to several hundreds of restaurants after testing revealed that the beef patties were not responsible for a recent E. coli outbreak linked to the burgers.