Weekly Diabetes Injection Can Help You Lose Weight Significantly
People with Type 2 diabetes often face two difficult challenges at the same time: keeping blood sugar under control and managing excess body weight.
A...
Study Finds a Better Way to Fight Colorectal Cancer
Doctors have long known that finding colorectal cancer early gives patients the best chance of survival. The challenge is that current screening methods are...
Simple Finger-Prick Test Could Track Many Chronic Diseases
A group of researchers believes it might. In a new paper published in Frontiers in Science, scientists suggest that a measurement called the glucose...
New Home Sensors Could Help Track Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson's disease is a long-term brain disorder that mainly affects movement. As the disease progresses, people may develop slower movements, stiffness, shaking, balance problems,...
Common Diabetes Drug May Help Prevent Dementia
Scientists have discovered that a group of diabetes medicines may do more than help control blood sugar.
A new study suggests these medicines could also...
Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Treatment is Effective as Surgery
Choosing the best treatment for severe aortic valve disease has become increasingly important as more people live longer and more younger patients become eligible...
Heat Waves and Dirty Air May Damage Your Heart
Hot weather does more than make people feel uncomfortable. It can also place extra strain on the heart and blood vessels.
Doctors from Vanderbilt University...
Hidden Causes of Chronic Fatigue Everyone Needs to Know
Feeling tired once in a while is normal. A busy schedule, poor sleep, or stress can leave anyone low on energy.
As people grow older,...
Scientists Discover Big Cause of Gum Disease and Cavities
Tooth decay and gum disease are among the most common health problems in the world.
Almost everyone will experience at least one cavity during their...
New Study Challenges Long-Held Belief About the ‘Bottom’ Blood Pressure Number
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the leading causes of heart disease and early death around the world. It affects millions...