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This metal plays a big role in treating high blood pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and premature death worldwide. And the key to treating patients with...

Scientists find a new therapy for fatty liver disease

In those with fatty liver disease, a person’s fat goes to their liver instead of their fat tissue, either because of an absence of...

Green tea provides new hope to treat COVID-19, study finds

In a new study from JSS College of Pharmacy, researchers found green tea may help develop a drug capable of tackling Covid-19. In the study,...

This drug may increase “good” cholesterol in your body

In a new study published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers developed a new antibody drug that increases the level of lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). The study...

This diet may harm testosterone levels in men, study shows

In a recent study published in the Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, researchers found that a low-fat diet decreases men’s testosterone levels by 10-15%. The...

Does sugar cause diabetes?

In the U.S., diabetes is very common — 1 in 10 people have it, and tens of thousands of people die from it every...

Doing this can lower your risks of stroke and heart rhythm problems

In a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital, researchers found that physical activity that conforms to medical and health association guidelines is linked to...

Protecting yourself from the heat and sun

After a long winter cooped up, the arrival of sunny days can make you eager to be outside. Getting outdoors can be good for...

This stuff may stop your body from clearing bad cholesterol

In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers found a long-sought link in the battle to control cholesterol and heart disease. They found a...

This new method can accurately predict cardiac arrest risk

In a new study from the University of Michigan and elsewhere, researchers found that a branch of artificial intelligence (AI), called machine learning, can...