Eyelash extensions may look great, but they come with health risks. From cornea erosion to cancer-causing glue, understand the dangers before your next appointment.
Gel manicures and acrylic nails pose significant health risks, including skin irritation, potential cancer risk, and infections. Understand these dangers to protect your health.
A new study underscores the importance of comprehensive patient education for heart disease management, revealing the diverse informational needs of heart patients and how addressing these needs can significantly improve health outcomes.
Alzheimer’s disease is mentioned in the media with increasing frequency, but it is still not considered just another disease. Despite the harshness of the diagnosis, one of the challenges we have to meet is to change the way this disease is perceived and stigmatized for all its negative aspects.
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How to find more information about a drug that your doctor prescribed.
How your vision can predict dementia 12 years before it is diagnosed – new study.
New studies suggest millions with mild cognitive impairment go undiagnosed, often until it’s too late
For people with mental illness, drugs and alcohol can be a key survival strategy. I’ve learned they shouldn’t have to ‘get clean’ to get treatment.
Personalized cancer treatments based on testing drugs quickly leads to faster treatment, better outcomes.
Sleep quality, circadian rhythm and metabolism differ in women and men – new review reveals this could affect disease risk.
What is metabolism? A biochemist explains how different people convert energy differently − and why that matters for your health.
Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know...
The middle-aged brain changes a lot – and it’s key to understanding dementia.
The illness of a family member will overturn the entire structure of a relationship that has been woven together over the years. This disarray is even more profound when the illness is Alzheimer’s disease...
We've heard plenty about how plastic is choking our oceans and endangering marine life.
Slowed speech may indicate cognitive decline more accurately than forgetting words
Your skin is a mirror of your health – here’s what yours might be saying...
Sitting is bad for your health and exercise doesn’t seem to offset the harmful effects
Ultra-processed foods: largest ever review shows many ill effects on health – how to understand the evidence
Better sleep is a protective factor against dementia. Lack of sleep, or poor quality sleep, is one of the risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s disease. Fortunately, there are ways to improve sleep.
Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including with significant drops in IQ scores