New hormone treatment can reverse fatty liver disease
A groundbreaking study published in Cell Metabolism has revealed that a hormone called FGF21 can reverse the effects of fatty liver disease in mice.
The...
First new treatment asthma and COPD in 50 years
A new study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine reveals that an injection commonly used for severe asthma—benralizumab—may outperform traditional steroid tablets during asthma...
Which blood pressure number predicts your dementia risk?
When you go to the doctor and get your blood pressure checked, you’ll usually see two numbers on the screen.
Most people know these numbers...
How aspirin could help stop cancer from spreading
Scientists from the University of Cambridge have made a surprising discovery about how aspirin might help stop cancer from spreading.
Their research shows that aspirin...
Common cough drug can slow dementia in Parkinson’s disease
Dementia is a growing health problem around the world, and right now there are no safe or affordable treatments that can slow it down.
Researchers...
Understanding major causes of tinnitus
Tinnitus is the name for a ringing or buzzing sound in the ears that doesn’t come from any outside source.
Millions of people around the...
Natural supplements that help lower blood pressure
In today’s fast-moving world, keeping blood pressure under control is more important than ever.
With help from new technology and health research, some natural dietary...
Peanut butter test may detect Alzheimer’s early, study finds
Researchers at the University of Florida have created a simple and clever test using peanut butter that could help doctors detect Alzheimer’s disease early.
The...
Sharp rise in dangerous blood pressure spikes found in older Americans
A recent study by scientists at Yale University has revealed a troubling trend.
Over the past 20 years, the number of older Americans being hospitalized...
Scientists find a critical cause of urinary tract infection (UTI)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common health issue, especially for women.
In fact, about half of all women will have a UTI at some...