This diabetes drug can prevent heart attacks in people without diabetes
A new study shows that semaglutide—the main ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy—can help prevent serious heart problems in some people without diabetes.
But the drug...
How a single injection could heal the gut and ease depression
Depression and digestive problems may seem like two very different health issues, but scientists are increasingly discovering that they are closely connected.
Many people with...
New blood test can detect Parkinson’s before brain damage begins
Parkinson’s disease is one of the fastest-growing neurological conditions in the world, yet it is usually diagnosed far too late.
By the time most people...
His heart stopped on a Florida island. An ER doctor, nurse and Navy veteran...
Bruce and Tiffany Brown decided to get away for a few days late last June. They drove three hours from their home near Tampa,...
Why kidney disease can make your skin itchy
When people think about kidney disease, they often picture problems with urine, swelling, or fatigue. Skin problems are not usually the first thing that...
Scientists find why colon cancer is rising in young adults
In recent years, doctors around the world have noticed a worrying change in cancer trends. More people under the age of 50 are being...
Common daily heartburn drugs may harm kidney quietly
Heartburn and acid reflux are extremely common problems. Many people feel a burning pain in their chest or throat after eating, lying down, or...
Why lowering blood pressure can save lives
Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have discovered that many people with high blood pressure, also called hypertension, may need stronger treatment to avoid...
This common diabetes drug may help older people live longer
Metformin is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for people with type 2 diabetes. For decades, doctors have used it to help lower...
Does your daily coffee raise blood pressure?
Caffeine is part of daily life for many people around the world. It is found in coffee, tea, chocolate, soft drinks, and energy drinks,...