Should you still take aspirin to prevent a heart attack?
Aspirin is a small pill that many people keep in their homes. It’s been used for over a century to relieve pain, lower fever,...
How vitamins can help manage type 2 diabetes
Managing type 2 diabetes often starts with healthy eating, regular exercise, and sometimes medications. But now, more people are asking if vitamins can also...
Can magnesium help lower high blood pressure?
Magnesium is an important mineral that our bodies need to stay healthy. It helps with many everyday functions, including how muscles and nerves work,...
Stressful jobs may raise risk of type 2 diabetes
A large study from Sweden suggests that having a job that requires dealing with people face-to-face or over the phone—like working in health care,...
Why newborns and Alzheimer’s patients share a key brain marker
In a surprising new discovery, scientists have found that newborn babies and patients with Alzheimer’s disease both have high levels of a protein long...
New drug combo may protect muscle during GLP-1 weight loss
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are revolutionizing weight loss treatment, but there's a catch—many users are losing not just fat, but also...
This drug may lower dementia risk in people with type 2 diabetes, study finds
A large study led by researchers at Case Western Reserve University suggests that semaglutide—a drug already popular for managing type 2 diabetes (T2D) and...
Breast cancer survivors may have lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease
A new study led by Samsung Medical Center has found that women who survive breast cancer may face a slightly lower risk of developing...
Common blood pressure drug may not be the best first choice, study finds
A recent study from Columbia University has raised important questions about the way doctors treat high blood pressure. The study suggests that one of...
Weight-loss surgery may protect the heart in people with diabetes
Metabolic surgery, also called weight-loss surgery, is a medical treatment that helps people lose weight. It’s often used when diet, exercise, and other treatments...