Smoking and vaping could raise diabetes risk, study finds
People who smoke traditional cigarettes, use e-cigarettes, or do both may face a higher risk of developing diabetes, according to new research from the...
Timing of hormone therapy may change Alzheimer’s risk for women
When it comes to protecting the brain, the timing of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be just as important as the treatment itself.
A new...
Hidden belly fat may be speeding up your heart’s aging
New research shows that too much hidden belly fat—called visceral fat—can make your heart age faster.
This kind of fat surrounds your organs deep inside...
Why morning heart attacks are worse
Researchers at UTHealth Houston have uncovered why heart attacks that happen in the morning are often more dangerous than those that occur later in...
How your income may affect your blood pressure health
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has found a strong connection between income levels and the risk of developing major...
Can a natural compound in fruits help lower blood pressure?
Scientists in China have found new evidence that a natural compound found in many fruits and vegetables may help lower blood pressure.
The compound is...
What you need to know about stroke risk in people with diabetes
Stroke and diabetes are two serious health problems that can be even more dangerous when they occur together.
People with diabetes are at a much...
Popular cholesterol drug linked to kidney disease risks
Many people around the world take medications to lower their cholesterol and protect their hearts. Cholesterol is a fatty substance in the blood.
While our...
This diabetes drug may also lower dementia risk, study finds
A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has found that a type of diabetes medication called GLP-1 agonists may do more than help...
How a common blood pressure drug may protect diabetic kidneys
Diabetes is a health condition that can bring along many other problems, and kidney disease is one of the most serious.
Around 40% of people...