Walking less could be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease
A major new study from Oxford University suggests that lower daily step counts could help identify people who may later be diagnosed with Parkinson’s...
Blackcurrants can reduce blood sugar after meal, study finds
Scientists from King's College London found that drinking blackcurrant extract could decrease blood sugar and insulin levels after a meal.
Blackcurrants are a highly nutritious...
New AI tool can detect stroke and brain cancer faster
Doctors often use MRI scans to look at the brain and find problems like strokes, tumors, or diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
But reading these...
Popular sugar substitute may be harming your brain and heart
Many people turn to sugar-free products thinking they’re making a healthy choice, but a new study raises concerns about a sweetener called erythritol.
This sugar...
Dangerous signs of fatty liver you shouldn’t ignore
Fatty liver is a condition where extra fat builds up in your liver. At first, it might not seem like a big deal.
Many people...
Why many people secretly quit cholesterol drugs
Statins are a type of medicine that help lower cholesterol levels in the blood. They are commonly given to people who have high cholesterol...
New diabetes pill may lower blood sugar without muscle loss or nausea
A group of scientists in Sweden has made an exciting discovery that could change how we treat type 2 diabetes and obesity.
They have developed...
Why checking your blood pressure at home could save your life
Checking your blood pressure at home is an easy and smart way to take care of your health. This is especially true if you...
Old painkiller shows new promise in stopping cancer spread
Cancer becomes much more dangerous when it spreads to other parts of the body. This spreading is called metastasis, and it causes most deaths...
Scientists discover a big hidden cause of autism
Scientists have been working hard to understand brain conditions like autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
These conditions can change the way people think, feel, and...