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New diabetes drug helps lower blood sugar and lose weight faster

A recent study has found that the diabetes drug tirzepatide helps people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar and lose weight faster...

Common blood pressure drug may increase risk of sudden cardiac arrest

A recent study has found that a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure may be linked to an increased risk of sudden...

Can a popular vitamin supplement increase cancer risk?

Nicotinamide riboside (NR), a form of vitamin B3, is often promoted for its potential benefits in improving heart, metabolism, and brain health. Many people...

Many people with type 2 diabetes lack essential vitamins and minerals

A new study has found that micronutrient deficiency—low levels of essential vitamins and minerals—is common in people with type 2 diabetes. The research, published in BMJ Nutrition...

Childhood cancer survivors may face hidden heart risks

Cancer treatment has helped more children than ever survive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common type of childhood cancer. Thanks to advances in medicine, survival rates...

Bacteria in your mouth may hold clues to your brain health and dementia risk...

Could the bacteria in your mouth predict whether you are at risk of dementia? Emerging research suggests that the bacteria living on your tongue...

AI imaging could help plan brain surgery better

A team of researchers from the Lamarr Institute and the University of Bonn has explored a new way to improve how nerve pathways in...

A simple supplement could help heart failure patients avoid transplant

Heart transplants are complex, costly, and risky—but for patients with heart failure, they are often the only option for survival. Now, a groundbreaking study suggests that a natural supplement may...

More plastic particles found in the human brain than in kidneys and livers

Tiny plastic particles have been discovered in human brains, with higher amounts found in recent years compared to earlier studies. A new study published...

How eating habits affect urinary incontinence in middle-aged women

A new study from the University of Jyväskylä in Finland has found that eating habits may play a role in the development of urinary...