Vegan diet outperforms Mediterranean diet in weight loss and heart health, study finds
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition reveals that a low-fat vegan diet is more effective than a...
Scientists find a clear link between chronic kidney disease and stroke risk
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious public health issue that affects millions of people worldwide.
Despite its prevalence, the mechanisms behind the continual kidney...
More people under-50s get cancer, study shows
New research published in BMJ Oncology reveals a shocking 79% rise in new cases of cancer among people under 50 across the globe over...
Overly flexible connective tissue causes problems in joints and throughout the body − and...
Connective tissue is found throughout the human body, within and between structures as varied as muscles, nerves and internal organs.
Like an elaborate web, it...
Millions across the world live with low back pain, but addressing major risk factors...
Low back pain is the leading cause of disability in the world, with over 600 million people living with the condition.
This is one of...
Beating the odds against chronic total occlusion
David Schneider was told he was out of treatment options.
Luckily, these cardiac specialists said otherwise, performing an advanced minimally invasive surgery that got...
Scientists find the key to preventing head and neck cancer recurrence
Imagine having a disease but not knowing about it until it's too late to do anything.
That's often the case with some types of head...
Why male kidneys more vulnerable to disease than female kidneys
You may have heard that women usually have healthier kidneys compared to men.
This difference matters because kidneys play a crucial role in filtering waste...
Size of the mother and father can affect the risk of having a ‘big’...
Researchers from the University of Bergen, Norway, have discovered that if you or your partner were "big" babies at birth, there is a significantly...
Why some type 2 diabetes drugs may harm your heart health
For decades, sulfonylureas and basal insulin have been two of the most commonly prescribed second-line drugs for treating type 2 diabetes when first-line treatment...