The pros, cons and unknowns of popular weight-loss drugs
Nearly 42% of American adults were categorized as obese from 2017 to 2020, up from roughly 30% in 2000, according to the Centers for...
Scientists find an ignored cause of heart disease
Researchers from the University of South Australia have made a significant discovery regarding vitamin D, a nutrient commonly known for its role in bone...
Scientists find a major cause of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer, specifically a type known as pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), is one of the deadliest forms of cancer.
Sadly, only about 8 out of...
Research shows a big cause of diabetes
Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine have made a groundbreaking discovery in understanding diabetes, a disease that affects millions worldwide.
Their focus was on beta cells,...
Obesity is linked to blood cancer precursor
New research published in Blood Advances reveals a significant connection between obesity and the risk of developing monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), a...
This therapy improves quality of life for people with heart failure
A late-stage multinational clinical trial led by Mayo Clinic researchers has shown that stem cell-based therapy can significantly improve the quality of life for...
Three big changes strongly reduce death risk in heart disease
Between 1990 and 2019, the United States witnessed a significant decrease in heart disease-related fatalities.
In 1990, heart disease claimed the lives of 397,623 individuals,...
Thyroid hormone linked to cognitive decline in older people
Thyrotoxicosis, a condition characterized by excess thyroid hormone in the body, has been associated with an increased risk of cognitive disorders in older adults,...
Slow-to-moderate weight loss may lower death risk in people with osteoarthritis
New research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology suggests that individuals who are overweight or obese and also suffer from knee or hip osteoarthritis may...
Statins could help prevent strokes in people with heart rhythm disorders
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It's characterized by an irregular heartbeat, which can lead to...