The benefits of adding a drizzle of olive oil to your diet
The ancient Greeks were on to something when they referred to olive oil as an "elixir of youth and health."
Centuries later, research offers evidence...
Mind-body practices lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes
In a study from the Keck School of Medicine of USC, scientists found some mind-body practices can be nearly as effective as commonly prescribed...
Latest type 2 diabetes drug helps reduce blood sugar and body weight faster
A previous study showed that the drug tirzepatide lowers blood sugar and supports weight loss better than other drugs for type 2 diabetes (T2D).
In...
Depression, loneliness linked to higher hospitalization risk after COVID-19
In a study from Harvard University, scientists found people who reported in a survey that they felt worried, depressed, or lonely had a greater...
Blood pressure recording over 24 hours could predict heart disease best
Researchers found that blood pressure recording over 24 hours is the best predictor of heart and vascular diseases.
They found blood pressure recorded over 24...
Prebiotic dietary fiber could help prevent high blood pressure
In a recent study, researchers found that dietary fiber, particularly fiber that's prebiotic, is able to prevent the development of high blood pressure.
The research...
Scientists detect a hidden risk factor for stroke
In a study from Mayo Clinic, scientists have used artificial intelligence (AI) to evaluate patients' electrocardiograms (ECGs) in a targeted strategy to screen for...
How to remove plaques that cause heart attacks
In a recent study from Michigan State University and Stanford University, scientists have invented a nanoparticle that eats away — from the inside out...
High blood pressure speeds up cognitive decline, but not the only culprit
In a study from the University of Michigan, scientists found people with high blood pressure levels face a faster erosion of their ability to...
Turmeric may help develop effective anti-cancer drug
Curcumin, a polyphenol extracted from Curcuma longa, also known as turmeric, has gained attention from scientists worldwide for its biological properties as an antioxidant,...