Over half of diabetes patients saw big improvements after surgery—even without major weight loss
A new study has found that more than half of people with diabetes saw their disease go away after having a type of weight-loss...
Key brain protein may help clear toxic plaques and prevent Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain disorder that affects millions of people around the world.
It slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, making daily life...
Is smoking cannabis really safer than cigarettes?
As more U.S. states legalize cannabis, many people have started to believe that smoking it is safer than smoking cigarettes.
But is this really true?...
A spoonful of olive oil a day could help lower your blood pressure
Researchers at La Trobe University have made an exciting discovery: high-quality olive oil might help lower blood pressure.
This finding adds to the growing evidence...
Clearing all blocked arteries may save more lives after a heart attack, even in...
New research is changing how doctors think about treating heart attacks in older adults.
Until now, the usual practice has been to fix only the...
This alcohol treatment could lower your blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common but serious health condition that can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and other life-threatening...
Study finds new treatment for shingles and herpes
Scientists from the University of Georgia have created a new molecule that could bring real hope to people suffering from shingles and herpes.
This discovery...
A new pill could help both your heart and your sleep
Your heart works non-stop, pumping blood to every part of your body. But for some people, their heart begins to struggle.
This condition is called...
A natural compound in fruits and vegetables may help lower your blood pressure
Quercetin is a natural compound found in many fruits and vegetables like apples, onions, berries, and even green tea.
Plants make it to protect themselves...
New study reveals hidden brain fuel that could treat Alzheimer’s
For decades, scientists believed that the brain’s nerve cells, or neurons, relied only on sugar for energy.
But new research from the University of Queensland...