Coffee is generally considered a safe and health-promoting beverage. But if you drink coffee and take one (or more) of these 12 drugs, you’ll want to pause and consider whether coffee might be adversely affecting your medication…

The doctor says to cut back on salt if your blood pressure is high. But that’s only half the story. If you’re not getting more of a nutrient essential to healthy blood pressure, even the most common BP medications won’t help much.

Chronic pain is one of the most difficult things someone can face. But a radical discovery can upend how we treat it, explain why some painkillers work better for women than men and reveal why menopause is painful…

There are lots of warnings linked to too much time on computers, smartphones and tablets. But surprisingly, how you use these devices could support your memory by improving a memory recall impairment linked to Alzheimer’s.

Many people with fatty liver disease live a fairly normal life. But almost a third go on to develop an advanced form of liver disease, and experts have not understood why, until they made the connection to a key protective mechanism…

If you’re trying to lose weight, it’s reasonable to think low-calorie sweeteners are a good choice. Not so fast. They cause the opposite effect by hijacking an area of the brain that regulates appetite control and weight.

Scientists have debated for years about where a protein that plays a crucial role in the development of Parkinson’s Disease originates. But more interesting may be how it gets to the brain…

Research has long shown that the health of the mouth is closely linked to the health of the body. Take heart disease. Now, we’re learning how it could exacerbate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Surviving breast cancer can be a triumphant moment. But for many women, it’s tempered by the fear it may return. That’s why reasearch into plant compounds that can help are especially hopeful…

The cause of Alzheimer’s is elusive. But studies that find an association with certain conditions or practices provide clues for prevention. The more we learn about what causes brain shrinkage, the more healthy habits we can adopt to keep it healthy and plump as long as possible.

Health conditions start popping up like a game of Whac-a-Mole as we age. Smash one down, and another pops up. That makes prevention our best bet. What better odds than making one change to beat three diseases of the brain?

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter linked to pleasure and the brain’s reward center. New findings about it could lead to new treatments for disorders, including ADHD, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.