New treatment may stop insulin use in type 2 diabetes
More than 37 million people in the United States are living with diabetes, and many of them have type 2 diabetes.
This condition used to...
Vitamin B3 can supercharge natural cancer killer cells
Scientists from the University of Minnesota have made an exciting discovery that could improve cancer treatment.
They’ve found a way to boost our body’s natural...
Common blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is a serious and life-threatening event where the heart suddenly stops beating properly.
When this happens, blood can no longer flow to...
Too much salt may trigger brain inflammation and stubborn high blood pressure
For years, doctors have believed that high blood pressure mainly starts in the kidneys and blood vessels.
But a new study from McGill University suggests...
This nutrient may protect women against Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a brain condition that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills.
It affects millions of people around...
This blood test can catch pancreatic cancer early
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers. It’s often discovered too late, when it has already spread, making treatment very hard.
But a...
Lowering blood pressure below this number may help you live longer
A new study from researchers at Mass General Brigham shows that aggressively lowering high blood pressure may offer major health benefits, even when there's...
Study shows how irregular heartbeats become permanent
You’ve probably heard someone say, “My heart skipped a beat” during an exciting or romantic moment.
But when your heart really beats irregularly, it’s no...
Air pollution linked to higher dementia risk, major study finds
A major new analysis has found that long-term exposure to air pollution, especially from car exhaust and other common sources, increases the risk of...
Oil and gas pollution linked to 91,000 early deaths in the US every year
A major new study has found that air pollution from oil and gas activities is killing tens of thousands of people in the United...