Daily Plastic May Raise Your Risk of Fatty Liver Disease
Tiny pieces of plastic are now found almost everywhere, from oceans and soil to food, drinking water and the human body.
Scientists are increasingly trying...
Men With Heart Disease May Face a Higher Cancer Risk
A large UK study suggests that men living with cardiovascular disease may face a greater risk of developing cancer and dying from it than...
Metformin Does More Than Lower Blood Sugar—But These Side Effects Matter
Metformin has been used for decades and remains one of the most widely prescribed medicines for type 2 diabetes. It lowers blood sugar mainly...
Hidden Bladder Nerves Can Help the Body Fight UTIs
Urinary tract infections can cause burning pain, sudden urges to urinate, and repeated trips to the bathroom.
These symptoms are uncomfortable, but Australian researchers have...
These Factors Can Raise Your Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to detect and treat. It begins in the pancreas, a small organ behind the stomach...
This Older Blood Pressure Drug May Be a Better First Choice for Millions
High blood pressure is one of the most common long-term health problems worldwide.
It often develops without noticeable symptoms, yet over time it can damage...
Switching Diabetes Drugs May Help Patients Feel Better, Not Just Lower Blood Sugar
Managing type 2 diabetes can affect much more than blood sugar.
People may need to think about food choices, medications, weight, exercise, and regular health...
A New Way to Slow Parkinson’s and Related Brain Diseases
Scientists have developed a small experimental molecule that could point toward a new way of treating Parkinson’s disease and several related brain disorders.
Instead of...
A Simple Salt Swap Could Help Protect Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world.
It often develops without obvious symptoms, but over time it can...
Popular Diabetes Drug Linked to Vision Loss
Ozempic has become one of the best-known medicines for type 2 diabetes.
The drug, whose active ingredient is semaglutide, helps lower blood sugar and can...