Five misconceptions about weight loss drugs
Following pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly's announcement of the launch of an online portal to connect consumers to its anti-obesity drugs, interest in weight loss...
What you should know about low back pain
Low back pain stands as a major health concern worldwide, affecting over 570 million people and leading to significant healthcare costs.
In the United States,...
New way to detect arterial inflammatory disease early
In the United States, atherosclerosis, an artery-clogging condition, tops the list of causes of death, yet about half of American adults over 45 are...
Healthy goal of upper blood pressure number may protect heart health in older people
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health challenge that can lead to serious issues like heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems.
Managing it...
Scientists find a way to control key protein that fuels 75% of cancers
Cancer is a major health challenge, and a big part of the problem comes from a protein called MYC.
This protein is involved in about...
Exercise could be a key to tackling fatty liver disease
In a world where liver health is becoming a growing concern, a recent study has brought some hopeful news.
This research, conducted using animal models...
Scientists find what initiate early stages of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD), a devastating neurological condition, has long been associated with the abnormal accumulation of tau protein in the brain.
However, the initial phases...
Thinning of brain regions may signal dementia 5-10 years early
Researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and elsewhere, have made a significant breakthrough in early dementia detection.
Their study,...
Voice-activated AI can help manage type 2 diabetes effectively
Stanford Medicine researchers are transforming the way type 2 diabetes is managed with a groundbreaking voice-based artificial intelligence application.
This new tool, designed for the...
This common blood pressure medication may have dangerous side effects
Once upon a time, scientists at Columbia University decided to take a deep dive into a common blood pressure medicine called chlorthalidone.
This medicine has...