Hidden immune cells in belly fat may hold the key to preventing diabetes
Scientists have discovered a surprising reason why excess belly fat can lead to type 2 diabetes — and a potential new way to stop...
Scientists recommend this diet to control hypertension without drugs
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition in which the force of blood against the artery walls remains consistently too high.
Often called the...
Scientists discover why some brain cells resist Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have discovered why certain brain cells are better at resisting Alzheimer’s disease, a breakthrough that could open the door to new treatments.
The research,...
How common herbs and spices may lower inflammation and disease risk
Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury and infection. However, when it becomes chronic, it can contribute to a wide range of health...
Simple daily habits to keep your blood sugar levels steady
Keeping your blood sugar levels steady is important for everyone, especially for people with diabetes. Stable blood sugar helps prevent serious problems like nerve...
Too much sitting in childhood can raise blood pressure, study finds
A new study has found that spending too much time sitting during childhood and teenage years can raise blood pressure as kids grow into...
Daily blueberries may help prevent memory decline, study finds
Scientists from the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center and collaborating institutions have found that daily blueberry supplementation may help prevent cognitive decline in...
This skin disease has a hidden link to heart disease
When people hear about psoriasis, they usually think of red, scaly patches on the skin. These patches can be itchy, painful, and embarrassing.
But psoriasis...
Study finds why some older people lose muscle strength quickly
As people get older, many notice they are not as strong as they used to be. This loss of strength is not just a...
Men and women need different drugs to heal after hip fracture
A new international study has explored how different bone-strengthening medications affect people after they suffer a hip fracture.
The study was led by researchers at...