Study shows diabetes drug may improve aging blood vessels
As people get older, their blood vessels naturally become stiffer and less efficient, which increases the risk of heart diseases. This process, known as...
New study shows how type 2 diabetes silently affects the brain
Type 2 diabetes is well known for its impact on blood sugar levels and the risk it poses to heart health, kidneys, and nerves.
However,...
Understanding coronary artery disease: signs, risks, and prevention
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a condition that happens when the main blood vessels supplying the heart become narrowed or blocked. This is usually...
Scientists find new cause of memory loss in older people
As we get older, many people notice changes in their memory. Forgetting names, misplacing keys, or having trouble learning new things are common issues...
Missing nutrient may play a key role in Alzheimer’s disease and brain health
Choline is an important nutrient that most people don’t think about—but it plays a major role in keeping our bodies and brains healthy. While...
New diabetes drug may reduce dementia risk
A recent study from the Karolinska Institutet, published in the journal eClinicalMedicine, suggests that a type of diabetes medication called GLP-1 agonists may also lower...
Childhood inflammation may cause autism, ADHD
A new study from scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has uncovered a surprising connection that could help explain why some...
These two drugs work best with metformin to treat type 2 diabetes
A major new study has taken a close look at how different medications work alongside metformin—the go-to first-line treatment for people with type 2...
The best position to take during a heart attack—and what to avoid
A heart attack is a terrifying experience—not only for the person suffering it but also for anyone nearby.
While the first and most important step...
New scan can detect hidden cause of high blood pressure
Scientists from Queen Mary University of London and other institutions have developed a new kind of CT scan that can help find a hidden...