Diabetes drug metformin can prevent bipolar medication weight gain
Weight gain is one of the most worrying side effects for young people taking certain medications for bipolar disorder.
These medicines, known as second‑generation antipsychotics,...
Daily hypnosis helps women beat hot flashes without using drugs
Millions of women experience hot flashes during menopause — those sudden waves of heat that can leave you sweating, uncomfortable, and exhausted.
For many, hormone...
Your everyday speech could reveal hidden brain diseases
The way we speak in daily life might say more about us than we realize.
A new study from Baycrest, the University of Toronto, and...
Lung cancer is still the deadliest in the world, but the hope is growing
Lung cancer is still the deadliest cancer in the United States, responsible for about one in every four cancer deaths.
However, recent progress in screening,...
Should blood-thinning drugs be continued longer?
Blood clots can be dangerous and even life-threatening.
When a clot forms in a deep vein or travels to the lungs, doctors usually prescribe anti-clotting...
Study shows a hidden cause of brain inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at the University of California, Irvine, have uncovered a surprising new clue about how brain inflammation develops in Alzheimer’s disease.
Their discovery could change...
Study finds shared genetic roots for mental illness and brain disorders
A major international study has uncovered deep genetic connections between brain disorders once thought to be completely separate.
Scientists from the University of Oslo and...
Blood proteins could predict type 2 diabetes, study shows
Type 2 diabetes is a growing global health problem. It’s a long-term condition that can lead to serious issues like heart disease, stroke, kidney...
Veteran’s children rally to care for him after a stroke
Carlos Lopez served nearly two decades in the U.S. Navy before he received life-changing news. He was 44 when doctors diagnosed him with Stage...
A simple one‑hour blood sugar reading may effectively prevent diabetes
Doctors have long used tests like fasting blood sugar and two‑hour glucose readings to find out whether someone is at risk of developing type...