Low dose of this drug can benefit people with Type 2 diabetes, study finds
Scientists from the University at Buffalo found that an insulin-sensitizing drug can benefit patients with insulin resistance at lower doses than has typically been...
Half of older adults now die with a dementia diagnosis, study finds
Scientists from the University of Michigan found that nearly half of all older adults now die with a diagnosis of dementia listed on their...
What are blood clotting disorders?
Blood clotting disorders are problems in the body’s ability to control how the blood clots.
Normally, blood clots form during an injury to prevent bleeding.
If...
How high blood pressure linked to your emotions
Scientists from the University of Konstanz found that high blood pressure has a strong link with people’s emotions.
The research is published in the Annals of...
More older people are falling every year, scientists find
Scientists from the University of Michigan found that more older people fall every year.
They found that despite prevention efforts, falls increase by about 1.5%...
5 questions about antioxidants and cancer
What are antioxidants?
Antioxidants are natural or man-made substances found in foods and dietary supplements that protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals...
How to treat metabolic syndrome effectively
Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that together raise your risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and other serious health problems. Metabolic...
This new footwear may prevent diabetic foot ulcers
Scientists from The University of Texas at Arlington have developed footwear technology that relieves pressure on areas of the feet that experience high stress...
High blood triglycerides: What you need to know
Triglycerides are a type of fat that circulates in your blood. Your body makes triglycerides or gets them from the foods you eat.
Your body...
Scientists find new way to treat mild cognitive impairment, mild dementia
Scientists from Sage Therapeutics found a new drug for mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease is safe and may be...