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The hope for fatty liver disease: a potential new treatment

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a serious condition that affects many people with type 2 diabetes. It can lead to other serious liver...

Scientists find a cause of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

NAFLD is the most common liver disease worldwide, typically affecting people who consume little or no alcohol, especially older people and those with type...

Fast-acting blood pressure treatment helps prevent stroke

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a big problem. It's a tricky condition because you might not feel sick, but it can lead to...

New diabetes drug may fight other diseases, study shows

Do you know that diabetes is a disease where there's too much sugar in your blood? Yes, that's right! People with type 2 diabetes often...

Scientists find a new disease in women: cesarean scar disorder

A cesarean section, also known as a C-section, is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby.

Research shows a new cause of gout

Gout is the most prevalent form of inflammatory arthritis. It occurs when urate (a byproduct of purine-rich foods like meat and alcohol) accumulates in the...

Breathing your way to lower blood pressure: a simple tool for health

Blood pressure is like a health meter that tells us how well our heart and blood vessels are working. Just like we measure the...

A new hope for preventing heart attacks

Heart attacks can be scary. They happen when blood flow to a part of the heart gets blocked. This can damage the heart muscle...

The flu shot and stroke: a surprising connection

A stroke is a serious health problem. It happens when blood can't reach your brain. Imagine a road block that stops cars from moving,...

Obesity leads to long-lasting changes in brain responses to nutrients, even after weight loss

Researchers from Amsterdam UMC and Yale University have discovered that obesity leads to persistent changes in brain responses to nutrients, which are not restored...