New diabetes treatment may help patients improve well-being
Living with type 2 diabetes can be challenging. People need to manage their diet, take medications, and monitor their blood sugar regularly. This daily...
Can free healthy food help control blood pressure?
High blood pressure is a serious health issue that affects millions of people. It often develops slowly and without clear signs, but it can...
Scientists find new way to detect breast cancer relapse early
Breast cancer treatment has improved greatly over the years, and many patients now survive and live long lives after diagnosis.
However, one of the biggest...
Occasional heavy drinking may cause serious liver damage, study finds
Many people think they are drinking safely if they only have alcohol on weekends or special occasions. They may avoid drinking during the week...
A precise brain treatment may replace opioids for chronic pain
For people living with chronic pain, daily life can feel exhausting and overwhelming. The pain may not always be visible, but it can affect...
A flu infection can trigger heart attacks—but vaccines may cut the risk
Many people think of the flu as a seasonal illness that causes fever, cough, and tiredness. However, scientists are learning that influenza can have...
Popular sugar-free drinks may harm your brain, study finds
Sugar substitutes have become a common part of modern diets. Many people turn to them to reduce calories, lose weight, or control blood sugar.
Among...
Lowering cholesterol earlier may stop heart disease before it starts
A major new study has found that treating high cholesterol more aggressively and earlier in life may help prevent heart disease before it develops....
Can some heart attack survivors safely stop their heart drugs?
After a heart attack, many patients are prescribed medications to protect their heart and prevent another serious event. One of the most common types...
Why eating meat may reduce Alzheimer’s risk for some people
Scientists are beginning to understand that the same diet may not work the same way for everyone. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published...