How gut bacteria may hold the key to fighting obesity and diabetes
Scientists at Harvard University have discovered a group of tiny chemical compounds, called metabolites, that travel from the intestine to the liver and then...
Your driving habits could show early signs of memory loss
A new study shows that tracking how older adults drive could help doctors find early signs of memory and thinking problems. The study was...
Why cholesterol drugs cause muscle pain—and how to fix it
Statins are medications that have saved millions of lives by lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
They’ve become one of...
Simple neck scan could detect heart failure in older men
A new discovery from researchers at University College London has shown that a simple neck scan could help identify older men who are at...
A 10-minute scan can find real cause of tough high blood pressure
Millions of people around the world live with high blood pressure, and treating it effectively can sometimes be tricky.
But scientists at University College London...
This antibody therapy can clear Alzheimer’s plaques
Lecanemab, also known by its brand name Leqembi, is a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that helps remove toxic plaques from the brain and slows...
Scientists find key cause of nerve damage in diabetes
Nerve damage is a painful and common problem for people with diabetes. It causes symptoms like pain, numbness, and difficulty moving.
This condition, known as...
Study finds big cause of plaque buildup in blood vessels
Heart disease is one of the biggest health problems in the world. In the United States, about one out of every four deaths is...
New test can spot a top cause of dementia before symptoms appear
Scientists in Sweden have made a major discovery that could change how we find and treat Lewy body disease, one of the top causes...
Common blood pressure drugs may harm bowel health, study finds
High blood pressure is a common health problem around the world. About one out of every ten adults has it.
If it’s not treated, it...