Skipping meals twice a week may help people with diabetes and obesity
New research suggests that eating less just two days a week could be more helpful than other popular diet plans for people with obesity...
Simple skin swab could detect Parkinson’s disease years before symptoms appear
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in detecting Parkinson’s disease early—possibly up to seven years before any symptoms show.
A new study from The University...
What your blood pressure numbers really mean to your health
Understanding your blood pressure is an important part of staying healthy. Blood pressure shows how hard your blood is pushing against the walls of...
Hidden health risks of blood pressure drugs for men
For many men, keeping their blood pressure under control is an important part of staying healthy and protecting their heart. High blood pressure, if...
How type 2 diabetes can affect your eyesight
Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that affects how the body uses blood sugar, also called glucose.
Over time, high blood sugar levels can...
Understanding the stages of chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is a long-term condition where the kidneys slowly lose their ability to work properly. The kidneys have many important...
Safe and natural ways to cleanse your liver
The liver is your body’s natural detox organ. It works around the clock to filter out harmful substances, break down fat, process medications, and...
Heart disease crisis could triple by 2050 in the U.S.
In the next 30 years, more than half of all adults in the United States could suffer from some form of heart or blood...
Whole grains may help prevent heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure
A new study from Tufts University has found that eating whole grains regularly can have powerful benefits for heart health, especially for adults in...
Study suggests blood pressure drug may raise vision loss risk
A new study from Moorfields Eye Hospital and University College London has raised a possible concern for people taking a certain type of blood...