A lifesaver surgery for people with diabetes
Have you ever heard of metabolic surgery? This is a kind of operation that helps you lose weight. It's also called bariatric or weight-loss surgery.
Scientists find effective treatment for diabetes
A recent study by researchers at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons found that gastric bypass surgery could be the most effective...
New higher dose diabetes drug promises better blood sugar control and weight loss
Diabetes is a health condition that affects how your body handles sugar in your blood. It's a problem that's becoming more common, and it...
High doses of vitamin D may lower risk of heart rhythm diseases
Atrial fibrillation, the most common arrhythmia that raises the risk of stroke, heart failure, and mortality, especially with advancing age, may be preventable with...
High intensity interval training good for people with fatty liver disease
People with fatty liver disease may improve their heart function and liver health through high-intensity interval training (HIIT), according to new research from Flinders...
Scientists find a new culprit in tooth decay
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Adams School of Dentistry, and Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University...
A new hope for high blood pressure: a simple procedure
High blood pressure is a big problem all over the world. It's growing and it's hard to control.
Changes in what we eat and do...
The road to understanding Parkinson’s disease: unraveling the causes
Parkinson's Disease (PD) is the second most common brain disease that happens as we age. It's also the most common disease that affects how...
Older class of diabetes drugs linked to reduced dementia risk
A research collaboration involving the University of Arizona has found that the use of an older class of type 2 diabetes drugs, known as...
High blood pressure treatment: a comparison of ace inhibitors and arbs
When it comes to treating high blood pressure, there are many options.
A recent study from Geisinger Medical Center has found that two classes of...