Strong stress in adolescence may increase high blood pressure and obesity risks later
A new study examined how feeling stressed from a young age can affect your health when you grow up.
It's important because it shows that...
Research shows important causes of Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body dementia
Parkinson's disease, a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder affecting around one million Americans, presents a significant challenge to those diagnosed.
It results from the loss of dopamine-producing...
New simple method for early diabetes detection
Diabetes is a tricky disease, often staying hidden until it's already caused serious harm. One reason is that catching it early is hard and...
Increased medication use for years can be an early sign of common bowel disease
A recent study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology has revealed a striking pattern among individuals who eventually get diagnosed with inflammatory bowel...
Scientists develop new oral insulin to treat diabetes
A groundbreaking study suggests a major leap forward in diabetes treatment, offering hope to the approximately 75 million people worldwide who inject insulin daily.
Researchers...
This vaccine can prevent heart attacks and strokes in older people
Shingles, a painful skin condition caused by the same virus that triggers chickenpox, may bring some surprising risks to light, according to a recent...
Research shows new way to treat Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, type 2 diabetes
Researchers at Purdue University are exploring new ways to treat Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Type 2 diabetes.
They're developing special compounds that could stop the clumping...
One cup of leafy greens a day keeps heart disease at bay
Cardiovascular diseases rank as the world's leading cause of mortality, claiming approximately 17.9 million lives each year.
While factors like diet, exercise, smoking, and genetic...
How to balance blood sugar in older people
A recent study, a collaborative effort by Yale School of Medicine, the University of Chicago, and Kaiser Permanente, sheds light on the optimal management...
Both blood pressure numbers matter for your heart health, study confirms
Blood pressure, an essential measure of cardiovascular health, is typically expressed as two numbers: systolic and diastolic. Understanding these numbers can help in assessing...