Low blood sugar can damage your eyes
A new study funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health has found that low blood sugar, also known as hypoglycemia, may harm the...
Simple supplement mix may treat brain cancer
Most cancer treatments today—like chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy—focus on destroying cancer cells. But a group of researchers is now exploring a completely different idea:...
Early warning signs of a heart attack you should never ignore
A heart attack is a serious medical emergency. When it happens, you should call emergency services right away.
But sometimes, your body gives warning signs...
This blood pressure drug may be safer than the one doctors usually prescribe
High blood pressure is a common health problem that affects millions of people around the world.
It’s often called the “silent killer” because it usually...
The body’s ‘exercise sensor’ can keep bones strong in older people
A new study from the University of Hong Kong has revealed how exercise helps keep bones strong—and how we might mimic this effect in...
AI-designed protein can treat inflammation with 50% greater effect
Scientists in South Korea have used artificial intelligence (AI) and supercomputers to design a powerful new anti-inflammatory protein.
This breakthrough could lead to better treatments...
New therapy can stop pancreatic cancer even after it spreads to liver and lungs
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, largely because it is usually discovered only after it has spread to other organs.
For patients with...
New drug could help stop deadly fatty liver disease
Scientists from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found a new experimental drug that could help treat a serious liver...
How a stroke changes the way the brain processes speech
After a stroke, some people develop a language disorder that makes it difficult for them to understand spoken words.
This condition doesn’t affect their hearing,...
Poor sleep may raise high blood pressure in older women
A new study shows that sleep problems are closely linked to high blood pressure in postmenopausal women in the United States.
The research was published...