Health News

Stopping Blood Pressure Meds May Not Help Cognition
Any medication can cause side effects, and high blood pressure medications are no exception.
Omega-3 Supplements May Not Be Cutting It
Omega-3 pills are among the most popular dietary supplements in the US. But these pills may not be living up to their claims.
Keep Calm and Meditate On
Meditating has become a popular trend - but why? If you're interested in finding your inner zen, check this out. 
'Smart Pill' May Enhance Thinking
Pop a pill to boost your brainpower — it’s been a theory for a while but may now be closer to reality.
How E-Cigs Could Be a Gateway
Some say electronic cigarettes may be less harmful than conventional cigarettes. But they may have serious health consequences among teens.
Celebrity Eating Disorders
According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), 20 million women and 10 million men in the US will have an eating disorder at some time in their lives. Read on to learn just a few of the many celebs who are honest about their struggles with eating disorders.
Bypass Surgery and Booze May Not Mix
Women who have undergone gastric bypass surgery may want to be careful with that glass of celebratory champagne.
Dangerous Weight Loss Linked to Common Dementia Rx
It's probably not your imagination that Grandma is becoming increasingly fragile over time. And her dementia medication may be partly to blame.
Battling the Back-to-School Blues
With the excitement of heading back to school — reuniting with friends, meeting new teachers, readying school supplies — can also come plenty of anxiety and stress.
New Schizophrenia Rx Approved
On July 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Rexulti (brexpiprazole) tablets to treat adults with schizophrenia and as an add-on treatment to an antidepressant medication to treat adults with major depressive disorder (MDD).