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Almonds can help you lose weight and keep your heart healthy, study shows

Are you worried about gaining weight because of the fats in nuts? You're not alone. Many people avoid nuts when they're trying to lose...

1 in 3 people suffer from uncontrolled high blood pressure, WHO says

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently released its first-ever report on the widespread and devastating impact of hypertension (high blood pressure), often termed...

Knowing genetic causes of high cholesterol can predict heart disease risk better

A recent study led by Geisinger investigators has revealed a significant factor influencing the risk of heart disease among those with high levels of...

Hearing aids is a surprising tool in the fight against dementia

Dementia is a condition that makes it hard for people to remember things, think clearly, or take care of themselves. This issue is especially...

Chatbot rivals doctors in diagnosing emergency cases, study finds

In a recent pilot study presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress, the chatbot ChatGPT proved to be surprisingly accurate in suggesting diagnoses for...

Time-restricted eating no more effective than caloric restriction for fatty liver disease

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open examined the effects of time-restricted eating versus calorie-restricted diets on intrahepatic triglyceride (IHTG) levels in adults...

Breakthrough research offers new hope for triple-negative breast cancer treatment

Zachary Schug, Ph.D., and his team at The Wistar Institute have made a significant breakthrough in treating Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC), an aggressive and...

Augmented reality headset shows promise for Parkinson’s rehabilitation

A groundbreaking clinical trial from the Cleveland Clinic suggests that augmented reality (AR) headsets could help improve posture and gait in individuals with Parkinson's...

Alzheimer’s disease is partly genetic − studying the genes that delay decline in some...

Diseases that run in families usually have genetic causes. Some are genetic mutations that directly cause the disease if inherited. Others are risk genes that...

Alcohol abuse linked to frequent ER visits and shortened lives

New research has found that people who go to the emergency room due to issues with alcohol are more likely to come back and...