How ultra-processed foods impact people with type 2 diabetes
If you have type 2 diabetes, you're told to focus on eating a balanced diet. But counting calories and watching what nutrients you eat...
Understanding, treating, and preventing colon cancer
Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a common type of cancer that starts in your large intestine or rectum.
It often begins as...
Smart bandages are a new hope for diabetic foot ulcers
Diabetes is a major health issue that affects millions of people worldwide.
It's a condition that makes your blood sugar levels go too high, and...
Scientists make new discoveries about causes of osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis, one of the main causes of long-term pain and disability, typically affects the knee, hip joints, fingers, and back.
However, researchers currently lack detailed...
Scientists have better understandings about memory decline
As people age, worries about declining cognitive abilities become common, often leading to doctor visits and tests, resulting in a diagnosis of subjective cognitive...
Scientists give guidance on new treatments for early Alzheimer’s disease
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has created an Emerging Issues in Neurology article aimed at guiding discussions about new monoclonal antibody treatments for...
How your meds may affect your blood pressure health
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common issue worldwide. It can lead to severe health problems like heart disease, strokes, and kidney problems.
But,...
Mediterranean diet plus physical activity may prevent disability in older people
When older people are admitted to the hospital, they often have a hard time doing things they used to do easily, like getting dressed...
How blood sugar levels affect pancreatic cancer treatment
Pancreatic cancer, formally known as Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC), is one of the toughest cancers to treat, with a resistance to chemotherapy and no...
Scientists find new way to treat liver inflammation
Imagine if we could trick the body into fighting liver diseases better.
That's what a team of scientists at the University of Barcelona believe might...