Weight loss injections slash risk of heart failure by over 40%
Medications originally designed to treat obesity and diabetes may also dramatically cut the risk of serious heart problems.
A new study led by researchers at...
Why Ostrobothnia may be Finland’s key to healthy aging and longevity
A region in Western Finland may soon join the ranks of the world’s famed Blue Zones—places where people live significantly longer and healthier lives...
Mediterranean diet could help protect against Alzheimer’s, even for those at high genetic risk
A healthy diet may do more than just keep your body fit—it could also protect your brain, even if you are at high genetic...
Why you may want to skip the x-ray for knee osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is one of the main causes of long-term pain and disability, affecting over two million people in Australia.
Surprisingly, getting an x-ray isn’t necessary...
Crime could signal early stages of dementia, study warns
Imagine a man accused of wrongdoing who cannot even remember his own name, or a woman in her fifties repeatedly violating traffic laws without...
Daily aspirin shows no long-term heart benefits for older adults, study finds
For decades, many people believed that taking a daily low-dose aspirin could protect the heart and prevent heart attacks or strokes.
But new research led...
Food packaging chemicals may raise pregnancy blood pressure, study warns
Pregnancy is a delicate period when the body is more vulnerable to outside influences, including chemicals found in food, packaging, and personal care products.
These...
Hidden bacteria in arteries may trigger heart attacks, study finds
Heart attacks, long thought to be caused mainly by cholesterol buildup in the arteries, may actually have an infectious trigger.
A groundbreaking new study from...
Processed foods may raise risk of stroke and memory problems
A new study has found that people who eat more ultra-processed foods—such as soft drinks, chips, cookies, and packaged breads—may face a greater risk...
New drug can help reverse fatty liver disease damage
A new investigational drug may finally bring hope to people living with a serious form of fatty liver disease that has few treatment options...