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Type 2 diabetes: is it in your genes or your habits?

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world today. It happens when the body doesn’t use insulin...

This drug may lower stroke risk in type 2 diabetes

A new study has found that people with type 2 diabetes who take semaglutide—a drug commonly known by its brand names Ozempic and Wegovy—may...

Insulin or metformin? Understanding treatment options for type 2 diabetes

When someone is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, one of the biggest decisions they face is how to manage their blood sugar levels. Two...

How to slow down liver cirrhosis effectively

Liver cirrhosis is a serious condition where the liver becomes permanently scarred and starts to lose its ability to work properly. It usually happens...

Some blood pressure drugs may raise the risk of memory loss

A recent study from the University of California, San Diego has found that certain widely used medications may increase the risk of memory and...

Steroid use linked to dangerous heart rhythm in young men

New research has found a troubling connection between the use of anabolic steroids and a dangerous heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation. This condition...

Study finds important cause of colorectal cancer

A groundbreaking new study has offered the most detailed look yet at the genetic changes behind colorectal cancer—one of the most common and deadly...

Take your blood pressure pills at night may help you live longer

A group of scientists from the University of Vigo and other research centers has found a simple way to help people with high blood...

Study finds new cause of Parkinson’s disease

Scientists from the University of Copenhagen have uncovered a critical clue about what causes Parkinson’s disease, offering hope for new treatments. Their study reveals...

Why heart disease still strikes despite treatment

For years, doctors have tried to lower the risk of heart disease by helping patients manage diabetes, reduce blood pressure, and control cholesterol levels...