Could a pill replace weight-loss surgery for diabetes?
More than 37 million people in the United States have type 2 diabetes, a long-term condition where the body struggles to manage sugar levels...
AI could spot vision loss disease much earlier than doctors
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of permanent vision loss in the world. It happens slowly over time and often goes unnoticed until...
Diabetes drug metformin could help treat prostate cancer
Scientists at Columbia University have discovered that metformin, a common and inexpensive diabetes drug, may help treat certain types of prostate cancer.
This breakthrough could...
Can too much vitamin D harm your cognitive speed?
Vitamin D is often called the "sunshine vitamin" because our bodies make it when we're out in the sun. It’s well-known for helping keep...
This is the top cause of depression in older adults
A major study from Colorado State University has revealed new insights into what causes depression in older adults.
Depression is more than just feeling sad—it’s...
This surprising discovery may stop Parkinson’s disease effectively
Parkinson’s Disease is one of the most common brain disorders in older adults. It causes shaking, stiffness, and problems with balance and movement.
In many...
This diet beats DASH for weight, blood pressure, and blood sugar control
Many adults in the United States struggle with health problems like high blood pressure, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes.
These conditions are often linked to...
Using this drug at night may raise heart disease risk, study finds
Midazolam is a drug that doctors often use to help patients relax before surgery.
It makes people feel sleepy and calm, and many patients don’t...
New diabetes drug protects kidneys and heart effectively
People with type 2 diabetes who also have kidney disease face a very high risk of kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes, and even death.
But...
Common blood pressure drugs may harm your sleep
Getting enough sleep is very important for our health and well-being. But many people, especially in the United States, don’t get enough rest.
About one...