Can herbal supplements help lower high blood pressure?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to heart disease, stroke, and other serious issues if it’s...
How a tiny protein helps protect our lungs from scarring
For a long time, doctors believed that our lungs were completely sterile—free of bacteria, viruses, or any other microbes.
Today, science paints a very different...
Plant-based foods can protect against diabetes and help the planet
A new study suggests that eating more healthy plant-based foods may not only protect you from developing type 2 diabetes but also help reduce...
How life experiences shape brain health and dementia risk
Our life stories are made up of major experiences—especially social ones—that shape who we are.
Childhood hardships, the quality of education, the strength of our...
Ten ways diabetes and dementia are linked
The link between diabetes and dementia is becoming increasingly clear.
New research shows how blood sugar problems affect brain health and vice versa.
Here are ten...
This diabetes drug shows broad benefits for kidney and heart health
The largest and most comprehensive meta-analysis to date on glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists reveals significant benefits for kidney and cardiovascular outcomes, even in...
Beta blockers: Why are celebrities name-checking this drug
A little blue pill is creating a stir in Hollywood—and no, it's not Viagra.
It's propranolol, a beta blocker originally designed for heart conditions, that's...
Smoking and vaping could raise diabetes risk, study finds
People who smoke traditional cigarettes, use e-cigarettes, or do both may face a higher risk of developing diabetes, according to new research from the...
Timing of hormone therapy may change Alzheimer’s risk for women
When it comes to protecting the brain, the timing of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be just as important as the treatment itself.
A new...
Hidden belly fat may be speeding up your heart’s aging
New research shows that too much hidden belly fat—called visceral fat—can make your heart age faster.
This kind of fat surrounds your organs deep inside...