Low-carb diet may help lower blood sugar, prevent type 2 diabetes
Often, people treated for diabetes are advised to follow a low-carb diet.
But, does this advice hold true for those who have diabetes or prediabetes,...
CT scans may predict heart disease risk better than genetics
Heart disease is a major health concern and is the top cause of death in the United States.
Predicting who is at risk of developing...
A new understanding of brain inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease is a common yet puzzling condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Named after Dr.
Alois Alzheimer first identified the disease in 1906,...
Too much sugar bad for gut health: New findings
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD, is a disorder where your gut, or intestines, gets inflamed or swells up.
This is a big problem for many...
Probiotics: Tiny helpers for a healthy heart?
Griffith University's scientists in Australia have made an exciting discovery.
They have found a link between taking probiotics and a lower risk of heart disease....
Chemical exposure may increase your risk of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease is a condition that affects the brain, making it hard for people to move and balance.
It seems that a chemical called TCE,...
Early detection of Alzheimer’s dementia using smartphone
Scientists are working on a machine learning (ML) model that could potentially make early detection of Alzheimer's dementia possible through a simple smartphone tool.
This...
Working out may help your brain: exercise could reduce brain bleeding
There's a study in Sweden saying exercise might be good for your brain. The scientists found that people who move around a lot had...
Morning exercise and breaks from sitting lower blood pressure
Blood pressure shows how hard your blood pushes against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps. It's measured using a blood pressure...
The rising threat of back pain: What you need to know
Back pain is becoming a big problem across the globe.
A lot of people are hurting. By 2050, experts predict that over 843 million people...