Health & Wellness
New oral pill could be a game-changer for weight loss and diabetes management
A new pill called orforglipron might help adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve their blood sugar levels.
This news comes...
New Parkinson’s drug uses good bacteria in gut to treat disease
The old saying “trust your gut” may soon have a new meaning for people with Parkinson’s disease.
A team of scientists at the University of...
Why systolic blood pressure is very important for heart health
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious issues.
For many...
A new diabetes drug can protect both the heart and kidneys
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the body cannot properly use...
Too much salt could raise your risk of diabetes, study warns
Most people know that eating too much salt isn’t good for their heart. But a new study shows that salt might also raise your...
Can blood pressure drug beta-blockers increase depression risk?
A major new study from the Berlin Institute of Health has brought fresh insight into how beta-blockers—a common type of heart medicine—affect mental health.
This...
Study shows the key to improving blood sugar and sleep
A new study led by researchers at Osaka University has found something surprising about a lesser-known substance in our bodies.
This substance is called D-alanine,...
Aggressive blood pressure treatment may harm older people, study shows
Doctors usually try to lower high blood pressure quickly, especially in hospitals, because it can lead to serious health problems like heart attacks or...
This nutrient may be the brain’s secret defender against Alzheimer’s
Choline is a very important nutrient that helps keep our body and brain healthy. We can find choline in many common foods like eggs,...
Women on this blood pressure drug may face higher heart failure risk
A new study from the University of Bologna has found that women taking beta-blockers for high blood pressure might be at a higher risk...
A common diabetes drug may be the key to stronger muscles in older people
Metformin is a medicine that has been used for many years to help people control high blood sugar caused by type 2 diabetes.
Doctors often...
A new way of thinking about blood pressure could save your heart
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world today. It affects millions of people and...
Can your blood type affect your type 2 diabetes risk?
When we talk about Type 2 diabetes, we usually focus on things like diet, lifestyle, and family history.
These are well-known risk factors that can...
Can peanut make cancer worse?
Peanuts are a favorite snack for many people. They are crunchy, tasty, and often seen as a healthy option. But a new study from...
Why beta-blockers may be more dangerous for women with high blood pressure
Many people take medicine called beta-blockers to control high blood pressure.
These drugs help lower the risk of heart disease, which is a major cause...
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Brain Health
Pancreatic cancer may share surprising similarities with dementia, study finds
Scientists funded by Cancer Research UK have discovered that cells in the pancreas that are at risk of turning into cancer cells start behaving...
This nutrient may be the brain’s secret defender against Alzheimer’s
Choline is a very important nutrient that helps keep our body and brain healthy. We can find choline in many common foods like eggs,...
Iron may cause early Alzheimer’s in Down syndrome
Scientists at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have found that people with both Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease (DSAD) have twice as...
New drug could help reverse Alzheimer’s symptoms
A research team in Brazil has developed a new chemical compound that might one day help treat Alzheimer’s disease.
The scientists, based at the Federal...
Even a little alcohol may raise your dementia risk
A major new study has found that drinking alcohol—even in small amounts—likely increases the risk of developing dementia.
This finding challenges the common belief that...