Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: What you need to know

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition in which excess fat builds up in your liver. This buildup of fat is not caused by heavy...

Blueberry extracts could benefit wound healing, diabetes

Scientists from the University of Maine found that wild blueberry extracts influence blood vessel formation. The research is published in the Journal of Medicinal Food and...

Green tea, coffee may help people with diabetes live longer

Scientists from Kyushu University found that drinking plenty of both green tea and coffee is linked to a lower risk of dying from any...

People with heart problem may have higher dementia risk

Scientists from the University of Gothenburg found that for people with atrial fibrillation, one of our most common cardiac disorders, dementia risk is elevated. The...

These health conditions can interfere with stroke diagnosis and treatment

Scientists from the University of Calgary found that people with disabilities or dementia may not get timely or appropriate treatment when they have a...

This blood test can detect persistent lung cancer

Scientists from the University of Cambridge found that patients who are at a higher risk of their lung cancer returning can be identified by...

Daily yogurt may help lower high blood pressure, scientists find

Globally, more than a billion people suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure), putting them at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as heart...

These two sleep problems may increase risks of heart disease, high blood pressure

A recent study from Flinders University found that people who suffer from both insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to suffer from...

AI can detect people with high risk of colon cancer

Scientists from Geisinger and Medial EarlySign found a machine-learning algorithm that detected potential signs of colon cancer in patients identified as high-risk and who...

Healthy lifestyle can successfully manage type 2 diabetes

The prevalence of diabetes is growing worldwide. The primary symptom of diabetes mellitus is elevated blood sugar. This is usually treated with lifestyle intervention and...