Plant-based foods can protect against diabetes and help the planet
A new study suggests that eating more healthy plant-based foods may not only protect you from developing type 2 diabetes but also help reduce...
How life experiences shape brain health and dementia risk
Our life stories are made up of major experiences—especially social ones—that shape who we are.
Childhood hardships, the quality of education, the strength of our...
Ten ways diabetes and dementia are linked
The link between diabetes and dementia is becoming increasingly clear.
New research shows how blood sugar problems affect brain health and vice versa.
Here are ten...
This diabetes drug shows broad benefits for kidney and heart health
The largest and most comprehensive meta-analysis to date on glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists reveals significant benefits for kidney and cardiovascular outcomes, even in...
Beta blockers: Why are celebrities name-checking this drug
A little blue pill is creating a stir in Hollywood—and no, it's not Viagra.
It's propranolol, a beta blocker originally designed for heart conditions, that's...
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...