Two common diabetes drugs may raise risk of heart disease
A new study from Northwestern University has found that two common diabetes drugs might increase the risk of serious heart problems.
These drugs—sulfonylureas and basal...
Common blood pressure drug may carry dangerous health risks
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a health condition that affects many people worldwide.
When someone has high blood pressure, it means that their...
New drug could help stop diabetes damage at its source
Scientists at NYU Langone Health have discovered a new drug compound that may help treat some of the most serious problems caused by diabetes.
In...
Staying active through life lowers risk of metabolic syndrome in your 60s
A new long-term Finnish study shows that adults who stay physically active throughout their lives are much less likely to develop metabolic syndrome by...
New 30-year smoking rule could improve lung cancer screening
A new study suggests that using a 30-year smoking history as the main rule for lung cancer screening could help reduce racial gaps and...
Women can spot Illness in faces better than men
Most of us have, at some point, looked at a friend or family member and thought, “You look unwell,” even before they said they...
Before you toast, know the risks of ‘holiday heart syndrome’
“Holiday heart syndrome” sounds almost joyful, perhaps something that would afflict an excitable elf. But for people who mix alcohol with their seasonal celebrations,...
Controlling high blood pressure can reduce dementia risk, study confirms
Researchers from Yale School of Medicine have found some hopeful news for people worried about dementia.
In a new study, they looked at two major...
A new way to prevent gum disease without wiping out good bacteria
All living things adapt to survive, and bacteria are no different. Over time, some harmful bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics and disinfectants.
This has...
Study finds new way to treat high blood pressure and diabetes
Our blood holds many secrets about our health. Tiny proteins that flow through our bloodstream can give doctors important clues about what’s happening inside...