Scientists find new drug to treat common bone disease
Osteoarthritis is a painful condition where the cartilage in your joints wears down over time.
Up until now, people with this condition have only had...
New treatment could let type 2 diabetes patients stop taking insulin
The Growing Problem of Type 2 Diabetes
More than 37 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, and a large number of them are dealing...
New method cuts opioid use in half for pancreatic cancer surgery patients
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have successfully reduced inpatient opioid use by 50% after pancreatic cancer surgery, according to...
Scientists find this app can manage high blood pressure effectively
High blood pressure affects a large portion of adults in the U.S., and managing it is essential to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
A recent...
Middle-aged adults with metabolic syndrome face heart attack and stroke sooner
In our 40s and 50s, many of us may feel pretty good overall, even if we carry a little extra weight or have borderline...
Knee pain: here’s why it happens and how you can fix it
Knee pain is a common problem. Global estimates suggest more than one in five people over the age of 40 have a form of...
A simple blood test could effectively diagnose inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a common issue affecting millions in the U.S., often manifesting as either Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
Both conditions have...
How genetics and gut health influence diabetes and its complications
The Meta-Analysis of Glucose and Insulin-related Traits Consortium (MAGIC) has completed the largest-ever study into the genetics of random blood glucose levels.
Led by Professor...
Many older people don’t know they have eye disease glaucoma, study finds
A Sneaky Eye Problem
Glaucoma is like a thief in the night for your eyes. You may not know you have it until a lot...
Weight loss is the key for managing type 2 diabetes, study finds
New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham suggests that for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D), the focus should be on overall...