Both blood pressure numbers are important to prevent heart attack, stroke
Blood pressure is made up of two numbers: systolic and diastolic.
Systolic blood pressure is the pressure when the ventricles pump blood out of the...
Why overweight and obese people have much higher risk of type 2 diabetes
People who are overweight or obese have a significantly increased risk of developing diabetes, but exactly how that happens is not well understood.
In a...
This healthy diet may slow down brain aging by 7 years, study finds
While cognitive abilities naturally diminish as part of the normal aging process, it may be possible to take a bite out of this expected...
Scientists find new way to treat smell loss in long COVID
According to a 2022 survey, about 15% of people who experienced smell loss from COVID-19 continued to have problems six months later.
That's roughly 9...
Scientists find new way to detect rare forms of dementia
In a study from MPI CBS and the University of Leipzig, scientists have used new artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning techniques to detect...
Scientists find how to heal heart scars after heart attacks
Heart disease is currently the largest cause of death globally.
After a heart attack, the shock of the event leaves behind a trail of the...
Drinking more coffee may protect liver health in people with type 2 diabetes
In a study from the University of Coimbra, scientists found that caffeine, polyphenols, and other natural products found in coffee may help reduce the...
Emotional eating is linked to heart damage
In a study from the University Hospital of Nancy in France, scientists found it's not just what we eat, but why we eat that's important for heart health.
Bivalent COVID vaccines have now been in use for a few months – here’s...
We’ve been using bivalent boosters in the real world for a few months, we’re starting to gather some evidence on how well they’re working against omicron.
Calcium supplements may increase earlier death in heart problem
Calcium supplements are frequently given to older people to lessen the risk of brittle bones (osteoporosis) and fractures.