Scientists find new biomarker for vascular dementia
A team of researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) has identified a new biomarker for vascular dementia,...
Research shows new cause of heart rhythm disease
Heart problems are a leading cause of death worldwide. But, what if scientists could pinpoint what exactly goes wrong in our hearts, especially when...
Both high-protein and normal-protein diets can help control type 2 diabetes
Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham have discovered that for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D), the amount of weight loss is...
Scientists show an important cause of chronic kidney disease
Kidneys are the unsung heroes of our body, working tirelessly to clean our blood and keep us healthy.
But sometimes these crucial organs face challenges,...
Scientists find overuse of mental drugs in people with Alzheimer’s and dementia
A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society raises concerns about the overprescription of antipsychotic drugs in patients with Alzheimer's...
Stroke risk from high blood pressure and diabetes may decrease with age
High blood pressure and diabetes are two well-known factors that can increase a person's risk of having a stroke.
However, a new study suggests that...
New study finds genetic clues for treatment and prevention of heart failure
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 6.2 million Americans are living with heart failure—a condition where the heart struggles to...
Having a close relative with fatty liver disease is linked to higher risks of...
A study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in the Journal of Hepatology, suggests that close relatives of people with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease...
Heart disease deaths triple due to obesity: what you need to know
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and new research shows that the situation is getting worse, especially for...
Scientists find new genes linked to heart disease risk
We often hear about the importance of heart rate when talking about health. Whether you're at the doctor's office or using a fitness tracker,...