This plant nutrient is a natural aid for blood pressure control
A recent study led by scientists at the Hospital of Southern Medical University has highlighted the potential benefits of quercetin, a plant pigment found...
The pros, cons and unknowns of popular weight-loss drugs
Nearly 42% of American adults were categorized as obese from 2017 to 2020, up from roughly 30% in 2000, according to the Centers for...
Scientists find an ignored cause of heart disease
Researchers from the University of South Australia have made a significant discovery regarding vitamin D, a nutrient commonly known for its role in bone...
Scientists find a major cause of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer, specifically a type known as pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), is one of the deadliest forms of cancer.
Sadly, only about 8 out of...
Research shows a big cause of diabetes
Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine have made a groundbreaking discovery in understanding diabetes, a disease that affects millions worldwide.
Their focus was on beta cells,...
Obesity is linked to blood cancer precursor
New research published in Blood Advances reveals a significant connection between obesity and the risk of developing monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), a...
This therapy improves quality of life for people with heart failure
A late-stage multinational clinical trial led by Mayo Clinic researchers has shown that stem cell-based therapy can significantly improve the quality of life for...
Three big changes strongly reduce death risk in heart disease
Between 1990 and 2019, the United States witnessed a significant decrease in heart disease-related fatalities.
In 1990, heart disease claimed the lives of 397,623 individuals,...
Thyroid hormone linked to cognitive decline in older people
Thyrotoxicosis, a condition characterized by excess thyroid hormone in the body, has been associated with an increased risk of cognitive disorders in older adults,...
Slow-to-moderate weight loss may lower death risk in people with osteoarthritis
New research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology suggests that individuals who are overweight or obese and also suffer from knee or hip osteoarthritis may...