This drug may improve muscle health in people with type 2 diabetes
A new analysis from the SURPASS-3 trial has shed light on how the diabetes and weight-loss drug tirzepatide affects muscles in people with type...
Men have higher health risks but get less care for these 3 diseases
A new global study has revealed that men are more likely than women to suffer and die from certain common diseases—but are also less...
MRI scan can tell if your heart is aging too fast
Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a new way to find out how old your heart really is—by using an...
‘Good’ gut bacteria can trigger rheumatoid arthritis, study finds
A new study from scientists at The Ohio State University has revealed a surprising link between gut bacteria and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a painful...
A colleague found her on the floor. She’d had a rare, often fatal stroke.
Sitting at her desk in the office of the Vassar College film department in Poughkeepsie, New York, Jodi Hammell pulled out the southwestern salad...
Best breakfast foods for lowering blood pressure
Managing high blood pressure is very important for staying healthy over the long term. Keeping it under control can lower the risk of serious...
How to catch a silent throat cancer before it’s too late
Many people haven’t heard of Barrett’s Esophagus, but it’s a serious condition that can be a warning sign for a deadly cancer called esophageal...
Taking steroids for chronic illness may raise your blood pressure
A new study from the University of Leeds has found that people who take oral steroids for chronic inflammatory diseases may be at a...
Study shows surprising cause of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s Disease is a serious illness that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when certain brain cells, especially those that control...
Scientists find the right drug for heart disease
When you visit a doctor, they often wrap a band around your arm to check your blood pressure. It’s a simple test, but it...