Healthy habits and diabetes drug together strongly cut heart disease risk
Good news for people with type 2 diabetes: a new study shows that combining healthy lifestyle habits with a diabetes medication called GLP-1 receptor...
Why more young people are getting colorectal cancer—and what we can do about it
Colorectal cancer has long been thought of as a disease that mostly affects older adults. But that idea is changing.
More and more young people...
Kidney disease may be linked to stomach problems, study finds
A new study has found that people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may also be at higher risk for a stomach problem called gastroparesis.
This...
How to stick to exercise after a heart disease diagnosis?
A new study has found that certain brain patterns and environmental factors can help predict which older adults will successfully increase their physical activity...
Study finds new hope for vascular dementia treatment
Dementia is one of the most feared health conditions of our time. It slowly takes away memory, thinking ability, and independence, affecting not only...
Common heartburn drugs may raise kidney risk, study confirms
A new study from Sweden suggests that some popular medications used to treat heartburn might increase the risk of kidney problems over time.
The research...
New blood test could detect pancreatic cancer early
A team of researchers at Oregon Health & Science University has created a new blood test that could help doctors find pancreatic cancer earlier...
A blood protein could help treat blood pressure and diabetes
Proteins floating in our blood can tell us a lot about our health. While genetic testing reveals risks we are born with, proteins provide...
Can low-dose aspirin help prevent heart attacks and stroke in diabetes?
A new study brings hope to people with type 2 diabetes who are at higher risk for heart problems.
It found that taking low-dose aspirin...
Two heart drugs together may treat fatty liver disease
A new study from the University of Barcelona suggests that two existing medications—pemafibrate and telmisartan—may help treat a common liver condition known as metabolic...