Why weight changes in older adults may speed up memory decline
As people get older, it’s natural for their memory and thinking skills to slowly decline.
But new research from Penn State suggests that weight loss...
Why smoking makes pancreatic cancer worse
Scientists have long known that smoking increases the risk of many types of cancer, including pancreatic cancer.
But a new study by researchers at the...
Tiny vibration-powered chip could transform fertility treatments
Infertility affects millions of couples worldwide, and while assisted reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization (IVF) offer hope, they are often expensive, delicate, and...
Why so few Americans with high blood pressure use salt substitutes
Salt substitutes are widely recognized as a simple, inexpensive way to cut down on sodium and manage high blood pressure, yet new research shows...
Liver blood sugar plays a big role in type 2 diabetes treatment
Type 2 diabetes is a common and serious disease that causes high blood sugar levels.
Many people with this condition have high blood sugar even...
Eating too much processed food may trigger early signs of Parkinson’s disease
A large new study has found that people who eat a lot of ultra-processed foods — like cookies, breakfast cereals, hot dogs, and sugary...
Traffic air pollution linked to dementia risk
A recent meta-analysis suggests that breathing in air pollution from traffic, specifically a type called PM2.5, may be linked to a higher risk of...
This drug can effectively treat liver disease, study finds
A new global study has shown that the medication semaglutide can help treat a serious form of liver disease in many people.
The results were...
Popular blood pressure drugs cut risks even after mild heart attacks
Heart attacks are one of the most serious medical emergencies a person can experience.
They happen when a blood clot blocks an artery that supplies...
Too much insulin may trigger pancreatic cancer, study finds
A new study from the University of British Columbia has uncovered a direct link between high insulin levels and pancreatic cancer.
This research helps explain...