Keeping blood pressure under 130 may help seniors live longer
A new study has found that keeping systolic blood pressure below 130 can significantly reduce the risk of dying from heart disease or stroke...
How muscle energy production is impaired in diabetes
A new study has uncovered how type 2 diabetes interferes with the body’s ability to produce energy in muscle cells—helping explain one of the...
Heart defects at birth may increase cancer risk for children and mothers
New research from South Korea suggests that babies born with heart problems may have a higher chance of developing cancer during their first 10...
Type 2 diabetes can be reversed — Here’s how
More than 36 million Americans are currently living with type 2 diabetes, a chronic condition where the body doesn’t respond properly to insulin, the...
Skipping prostate cancer screenings may greatly increase death risk
Men who regularly avoid prostate cancer screening appointments are much more likely to die from the disease, according to a large international study. This...
Marijuana use is linked to higher heart attack risk, study finds
As marijuana becomes legal and widely used in many parts of the world, including large parts of the United States, new research is raising...
Nearly 10 million Americans at risk of vision loss caused by diabetes, Study Finds
A new study reveals a troubling trend: nearly 10 million Americans are now living with diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes that can cause...
New drug could delay Alzheimer’s symptoms, study shows
A new international study has offered hope that Alzheimer’s disease may one day be preventable—at least in people genetically destined to develop it. The...
Healthy plant-based diet may help people with heart and metabolic diseases live longer
A major new study shows that people with cardiometabolic disorders—such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease—can lower their risk of dying early by following...
What to do if you have a heart attack while alone
Having a heart attack when you're alone is a frightening thought, but knowing what to do in that moment could save your life. A...