Why gut problems continue even after inflammation ends
Inflammatory bowel disease, often called IBD, is a long-term condition that causes inflammation in the digestive system. It includes diseases such as Crohn’s disease...
New gene treatment helps restore hearing
Hearing is something many people take for granted, but for those born with deafness, everyday sounds like voices, music, and traffic may never be...
Why poor sleep in your 20s could lead to diabetes later—even without weight gain
Most people think that gaining weight is the main reason why mental health problems like depression can lead to diseases such as diabetes.
A new...
AI can predict breast cancer treatment benefits effectively
Choosing whether to use chemotherapy after breast cancer surgery is one of the hardest decisions patients and doctors face.
Chemotherapy can save lives, but it...
The long-awaited insulin pill may be closer than ever, study suggests
For more than a century, scientists have been trying to turn insulin into a pill. Since insulin was first discovered in the early 1920s,...
Doctors finally find the cause of heart attacks without blocked arteries
When people think about a heart attack, they usually imagine blocked arteries. This is the most common cause, where fatty deposits build up and...
Common diabetes drug can mimic exercise benefits in cancer patients
A new study has found that a widely used diabetes drug, metformin, may produce some of the same effects in the body as exercise,...
AI spots hidden blood pressure danger that doctors often miss
High blood pressure is a major health concern affecting millions of people worldwide. It is closely linked to heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems.
Many...
This diabetes drug may help blood vessels stay young longer
As people get older, their bodies go through many changes. One important change happens in the blood vessels.
Over time, blood vessels can become stiffer...
Silent sleep disorder may cause memory and thinking problems
Obstructive sleep apnea, often called OSA, is a common sleep problem that affects millions of people around the world. Many people think it is...