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Shoulder 'brightness' on ultrasound could be a sign of diabetes

Shoulder ‘brightness’ on ultrasound could be a sign of diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that a shoulder muscle that appears unusually bright on ultrasound may be a warning sign of diabetes. Ultrasound is...

Only 12% of American adults have healthy metabolism functions

In a new study, researchers found that the prevalence of metabolic health in American adults is 'alarmingly low,' even among people who are of...

MRI scan could help predict dementia early

One day, MRI brain scans may help predict whether older people will develop dementia, new research suggests. In a new study, MRI brain scans predicted...

This diet could give you healthy heart and body weight at the same time

In a recent study, researchers found that a high protein, low-calorie diet that includes intermittent fasting not only could help with long-term weight loss. In...

Widely used dementia tests may give wrong diagnosis

In a new study at the University of Exeter, researchers found that quick tests used in primary care settings to identify whether people are...

People with this health condition have 600% higher risk of skin cancer

In a recent study, researchers from the University of Rochester found that people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) have a 600% higher risk of...

The dark side of common antibiotics

In a recent study, researchers found that the use of ciprofloxacin and other antibiotics of the class of fluoroquinolones is linked to disruption of...

Alzheimer’s disease could be detected from our eyes

In a recent study, researchers from the University of Washington found that eye diseases could be linked to Alzheimer’s disease. The study shows a strong...

Intensively lowering blood pressure could harm your health

In a recent study, researchers at Trinity College Dublin advised caution when treating blood pressure in some older people. Their study contrasts with recent advice...

This drug could reduce the risk of second heart attack or stroke

In a new study, researchers found that the cholesterol-lowering drug alirocumab reduced the chance of having additional heart problems or stroke. The clinical trial involved...