
How Exercise Might “Clean” the Alzheimer’s Brain
Hints at potential treatments for age-related dementia and memory loss

How Exercise Might “Clean” the Alzheimer’s Brain
Hints at potential treatments for age-related dementia and memory loss

When a Feather-Light Touch Is Agony
Researchers identify a possible new target for treating atypical pain sensations


Can a Low-Carb Diet Cure Reflux?
A low FODMAP diet can bring relief from IBS and other intestinal miseries. But could it also be the answer for chronic heartburn?

Do Hair Loss Treatments Actually Work?
Hair loss treatment products are a $3.6 billion industry, but do they actually work?

Flu Season Length May Differ by City Size
Work suggests preparedness strategy should differ by location

Strain versus Sprain: What's the Difference?
They share similar signs and symptoms, but the difference comes down to ligaments versus tendons

Nobel for Helping the Immune System Fight Cancer
James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo share the Nobel Prize for their work on harnessing the cancer patient's own immune system to destroy tumors.

Is Butter a Healthy Fat?
Butter is making a comeback as a healthy fat. But are the claims for the benefits of butter for real?

Are Emotional Support Animals Necessary or Just Glorified Pets?
Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen explains what exactly emotional support animals are, and whether or not you really have to sit next to one at your favorite restaurant

More People, but Less Hardship?
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Sue Desmond-Hellmann talks about the just-issued Goalkeepers Report, tracking progress against poverty and disease even as the population keeps rising.

10 Tips to Supercharge Your Running Routine
By rethinking our running habits we can maximize running’s benefits and minimize its shortcomings

Why Sex and Gender Matter in Migraine
Men and women experience the attacks differently due to both physiology and sociology