Strong muscles may help prevent type 2 diabetes
A new large-scale study from the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has found that building and maintaining muscle strength may significantly reduce the risk...
How diet changes could ease endometriosis pain
Could changing what you eat help reduce endometriosis pain?
A new study suggests it might. Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects about 1 in...
Diabetes drugs may help lower risk of dementia
Medicines first made to treat type 2 diabetes are now showing promise in protecting the brain. A group of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists—such...
Could a new drug help prevent heart attacks and strokes?
A new drug in clinical trials is showing promise in lowering a key genetic risk factor for heart attacks and strokes—something no existing treatment...
Alcohol causes cancer, and less than one drink can increase your risk
Alcohol, whether consumed regularly or only on special occasions, takes a toll on your body.
From your brain and heart, to your lungs and muscles,...
Study finds root cause and better treatments for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than 116 million adults in the United States. It’s a serious health problem because it...
Scientists find early cause of deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous and difficult cancers to treat. It often goes unnoticed until it’s already advanced, and by that...
Recognizing the early signs of heart failure can help save your life
Heart failure is a serious health condition, but the name can be a little misleading. It doesn’t mean that the heart has completely stopped...
Osteoarthritis may cause many chronic diseases over time
Osteoarthritis is a condition that affects the joints, making it painful and harder to move. It happens when the cartilage—the smooth, protective layer at...
New research links Alzheimer’s to metabolic issues, offering hope for early treatment
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most well-known and widespread forms of dementia, affecting millions of people around the world, especially older adults. It...