Heart health markers may also predict cancer risk, UCLA study finds
Heart disease and cancer are the two leading causes of death around the world. Until now, they’ve mostly been seen as separate health problems,...
Fatty liver common in people with type 2 diabetes, study finds
A new study from Linköping University in Sweden has found that nearly 6 in 10 people with type 2 diabetes also have fatty liver...
Bariatric surgery delivers five times more weight loss than GLP-1 Drugs, study finds
A new real-world study has found that bariatric surgery is significantly more effective than GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide for long-term weight loss....
Could a common blood pressure pill help us live longer?
A medicine called rilmenidine has been used for many years to treat high blood pressure. Doctors prescribe it because it’s effective and has few...
Loss of smell may be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s, study shows
Our sense of smell does more than help us enjoy food or avoid danger—it might also give us clues about our brain health. A...
Common blood pressure pill may have hidden health risks
A team of scientists at Columbia University has been looking closely at a medication called chlorthalidone, a pill that many doctors give to people with...
Many older adults still taking daily aspirin—despite new warnings
A new study from Johns Hopkins University has revealed that many older Americans are still taking a daily low-dose aspirin to prevent heart attacks...
Scientists discover deep cause of age-related memory loss
As people grow older, it’s common to notice small changes in memory or thinking speed. Forgetting names, misplacing items, or struggling to recall information...
Common headache drugs may make high blood pressure worse, study finds
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue affecting millions of people around the world. If you have it, you’re...
Surgery and radioactive iodine may treat overactive thyroid better
A new study from Boston University has revealed important insights into how different treatments for hyperthyroidism—a condition where the thyroid gland produces too many...