Medical Research

Health 10 hours ago

Study challenges negative cannabis stereotypes, claiming link to brain benefits

Cannabis was linked to increased brain volume in a new study, but researchers urge caution, as findings contradict previous research on marijuana's effects.

Health 1 day ago

Certain bitter foods may trigger a brain response similar to working out, study finds

New sensory nutrition research reveals how bitter foods like dark chocolate may sharpen memory and attention through taste-triggered brain activation.

Olympics 1 day ago

Lindsey Vonn reveals she can return home after four surgeries to address Olympic crash injury

Lindsey Vonn said she can finally return to the U.S. after four surgeries following her Milan Cortina crash, with more procedures potentially needed.

Olympics 2 days ago

Lindsey Vonn awaits answers on next surgical steps after Olympic crash

Lindsey Vonn remains hospitalized awaiting surgery after crashing 13 seconds into her Olympic comeback race. The American skier competed with a ruptured ACL and faces a fourth surgery.

Brain Health 2 days ago

Brain training sessions found to reduce dementia risk in decades-long study

Brain training reduces dementia risk by 25% over 20 years, long-term study finds. Cognitive speed training shows lasting protection against Alzheimer's disease.

Health 2 days ago

Popular weight-loss drugs linked to rare 'pirate disease,' researchers warn

Australian researchers warn GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may cause scurvy, the historic "pirate disease," due to poor nutrition and vitamin C deficiency risks.

Health 3 days ago

Common household plant could hold key to fighting Alzheimer's disease

Scientists discover aloe vera compound could offer breakthrough Alzheimer's treatment. Beta sitosterol shows promising results in computer simulations.

Health 3 days ago

Common sleep aid could be quietly interfering with your rest, study suggests

A Penn Medicine study challenges sound machine benefits, finding that "pink noise" disrupts deep sleep and REM cycles, while earplugs are proven more effective.

Health 4 days ago

People with a certain BMI are more prone to deadly infections, study reveals

Obesity contributes to more than 10% of infection-related deaths and up to 11% could be prevented by addressing obesity, according to a study of 550,000 adults in Finland and the U.K.

Health 5 days ago

Common diabetes drug may help preserve eyesight as people age

Breakthrough research shows diabetes medicine metformin may reduce age-related vision loss by 37%. Liverpool study offers hope for AMD treatment.