Popular sweetener may increase stroke risk, study shows
In recent years, many people have tried to cut down on sugar to improve their health. As a result, products labeled “low-carb,” “keto,” or...
A lifetime of healthy eating could prevent most heart disease
Many people think of heart disease as something that happens later in life, but experts say it often starts much earlier. The foods people...
For some diabetes patients, less medicine means better health
A new study offers hopeful news for people living with type 2 diabetes. It shows that some patients may be able to reduce or...
How much should you lower cholesterol? new research gives a clear answer
Many people know that high cholesterol is bad for the heart, but not everyone understands how much it should be lowered. For people who...
Punching away high blood pressure: a simple boxing routine shows powerful heart benefits
do not feel any symptoms, which is why it is often called a “silent condition.”
Over time, however, it can damage the heart and blood...
Study shows a new way to treat frontotemporal dementia
Diseases that affect the brain, such as Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia, are some of the most difficult conditions to treat.
These diseases slowly damage...
AI can find hidden heart disease risk in routine eye scans
Heart disease is still the number one cause of death around the world. It often develops slowly over many years without clear warning signs.
By...
Study finds the hidden cause of early pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer. It is often called a “silent” disease because it usually does not cause...
“Twice-a-year” blood pressure shot may save millions of lives
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and often...
‘Magic mushroom’ may boost brain flexibility for weeks
Scientists are becoming more interested in how psychedelic drugs might help the brain. These substances were once seen mainly as dangerous or recreational, but...