Common diabetes drug could help lose weight no matter how old you are
Weight loss is often accompanied by loss of lean body mass, which can negatively impact physical functioning and/or resting energy expenditure.
Bodyweight loss and body...
Heart-healthy Chinese food may lower blood pressure
Scientists from Peking University found that eating a modified version of traditional Chinese food containing half the amount of sodium may strongly lower blood...
Concerned about constipation?
Nearly everyone becomes constipated at one time or another.
Older people are more likely than younger people to become constipated, but most of the time...
Thyroid problems may worsen heart failure
Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania found shows two thyroid disorders – subclinical hypothyroidism and low T3 syndrome – might make heart failure worse.
The findings suggest there...
Why opioid painkillers can cause gut problems
Opioids are the gold standard for the treatment of chronic and acute pain; however, their use may result in significant gastrointestinal side effects, including...
Inflammation in midlife may increase risk of brain shrinkage, Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from Johns Hopkins University found that people who show signs of inflammation in middle age are more likely to suffer from brain shrinkage...
Death of a family member may increase heart failure death risk
Scientists from Karolinska Institutet found that heart failure patients experiencing grief or in mourning following the loss of a close family member are at...
This study shows cause of wheezing in the lungs
Scientists from the University of Cambridge found the ‘violent’ physical processes at work inside the lungs which cause wheezing, a condition that affects up...
This common antibiotic drug in U.S. can cause deafness, study finds
Gentamicin is a widely used antibiotic in U.S. hospitals to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It’s a popular drug in developing countries because...
A healthy thyroid is key to a healthy heart
Make a list of the ABCs of heart health, from arrhythmia to Zumba classes, and you might not think to include a T—for thyroid.
But...