Why recognizing heart valve disease early could save your life
Heart valve disease is a growing health concern that affects millions of people around the world.
According to the American Heart Association, over 60,000 people...
Low vitamin D levels may increase severe lung infection risk by 33%
A new study from the University of Surrey has found that having very low levels of vitamin D can increase the risk of being...
New biomarkers could help detect pancreatic cancer earlier and save lives
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, with a five-year survival rate of just 13%.
One of the biggest challenges with this...
Obesity and high blood pressure can directly cause dementia
A new study has found that obesity and high blood pressure are not just risk factors but direct causes of dementia.
The research, published in...
This simple nutrient may help your body fight deadly inflammation
When you get sick or injured—whether it’s from burning your hand or catching the flu—your body goes on a journey. This journey, called a...
GLP-1 medications: how they help with obesity, diabetes, and heart health
GLP-1 and dual GIP/GLP-1 medications are becoming more popular as effective treatments for people with obesity or type 2 diabetes.
These medications not only help...
Scientists reverse chronic pain off without opioids
Chronic pain affects more than 50 million people in the United States, and many of them—especially women—live with daily discomfort that current medications cannot...
Study finds a big hidden cause of heart disease
Heart disease is one of the main causes of death in Western countries. A common type of heart disease is atherosclerosis.
This happens when plaque...
How bad bacteria in your mouth may lead to chronic diseases
A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has given us a better understanding of the bacteria behind serious mouth infections.
This discovery could help...
Why blood pressure drugs may be riskier for women than men
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world, and many people take medicine to control it. One type...