Could a Common Diabetes Drug Also Help Prevent Prostate Cancer?
Metformin has been used for decades as one of the most common medicines for type 2 diabetes.
Doctors around the world prescribe it because it...
Screen Time After Dark May Increase Vision Loss risk
Most people know that staring at bright screens before bed can make it harder to fall asleep.
A new study now suggests that very bright...
Natural Trans Fats in Milk and Cheese May Not Harm Your Heart
The words "trans fat" often make people think of unhealthy fast food and packaged snacks. For years, health experts have warned that trans fats...
Sleep Problems Could Be One of the Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Many people think of Alzheimer's disease as a memory disorder. The first signs that come to mind are forgetting names, getting lost, or having...
Childhood Drink Choices Could Affect Your Blood Pressure Decades Later
Many children and teenagers enjoy soda, fruit punch, sports drinks, and fruit juice. These drinks are often part of everyday meals and snacks. Some...
Long-Term Strength Training May Be One of the Best Ways to Avoid Type 2...
Millions of people around the world are living with type 2 diabetes, and many more have prediabetes without realizing it.
Prediabetes means blood sugar levels...
Hearing Aids May Prevent Dementia Effectively in These People
Millions of people around the world live with hearing loss, and many also face other long-term health conditions.
Scientists have long known that untreated hearing...
Sound Waves May Help Improve Coordination after Stroke
Every year, millions of people around the world suffer a stroke. A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is suddenly...
AI Could Warn Doctors About Low Blood Sugar a Full Day in Advance
Many medical emergencies develop gradually, but doctors often cannot recognize them until symptoms appear. Researchers have now developed an AI system that could change...
Overlooked Blood Pressure Number Could Reveal Early Dementia and Stroke
Most people know that keeping blood pressure under control is important for a healthy heart. When doctors measure blood pressure, they record two numbers....