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Mind-body practices lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes

In a study from the Keck School of Medicine of USC, scientists found some mind-body practices can be nearly as effective as commonly prescribed...

Latest type 2 diabetes drug helps reduce blood sugar and body weight faster

A previous study showed that the drug tirzepatide lowers blood sugar and supports weight loss better than other drugs for type 2 diabetes (T2D). In...

Depression, loneliness linked to higher hospitalization risk after COVID-19

In a study from Harvard University, scientists found people who reported in a survey that they felt worried, depressed, or lonely had a greater...

Blood pressure recording over 24 hours could predict heart disease best

Researchers found that blood pressure recording over 24 hours is the best predictor of heart and vascular diseases. They found blood pressure recorded over 24...

Prebiotic dietary fiber could help prevent high blood pressure

In a recent study, researchers found that dietary fiber, particularly fiber that's prebiotic, is able to prevent the development of high blood pressure. The research...

Scientists detect a hidden risk factor for stroke

In a study from Mayo Clinic, scientists have used artificial intelligence (AI) to evaluate patients' electrocardiograms (ECGs) in a targeted strategy to screen for...

How to remove plaques that cause heart attacks

In a recent study from Michigan State University and Stanford University, scientists have invented a nanoparticle that eats away — from the inside out...

High blood pressure speeds up cognitive decline, but not the only culprit

In a study from the University of Michigan, scientists found people with high blood pressure levels face a faster erosion of their ability to...

Turmeric may help develop effective anti-cancer drug

Curcumin, a polyphenol extracted from Curcuma longa, also known as turmeric, has gained attention from scientists worldwide for its biological properties as an antioxidant,...

Loneliness may double the risk of type 2 diabetes

In a study from Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, scientists found that feelings of loneliness are linked to a much higher risk of...