Why metformin could treat diabetes
In a recent study, researchers found a clearer picture of how the classic diabetes drug metformin works.
They found the gut microbiota plays a key...
Common mistakes to avoid if you check blood pressure at home
People with high blood pressure or high risk for the disease need to monitor their blood pressure regularly.
It is more convenient to measure blood...
Three health benefits of ginger you should know
Ginger root, or simply ginger, is a common spice people use during cooking.
Recent research has shown that ginger could provide lots of health benefits....
Scientists discover 104 high-risk genes for schizophrenia
In a new study, researchers have discovered genes related to high risk of schizophrenia.
The finding suggests that schizophrenia is a developmental disease and that...
This food additive may raise your blood pressure
A recent study has shown that a common food additive found in processed cheese, coffee, and meat products may raise blood pressure and pulse...
This new drug may prevent blood clot better
In a new study, researchers have developed a new type of drug to prevent blood clot.
The new drug provides a safe, effective option for...
Even light exercise may protect the brain from aging
In a new study, researchers found exercise, even at a light intensity, may help delay aging in the brain.
They found people with incremental physical...
Moderately eating red and processed meat still linked to bowel cancer
In a new study, researchers found that even moderately eating red meat and processed meat is still linked to a higher risk of bowel...
Early signs of Alzheimer’s disease are found in our body clock
In a recent study, researchers from Washington University in St. Louis found that body clock disruptions occur much earlier in people whose brain scans...
Scientists discover a new way to treat diabetes
In a new study, scientists at Karolinska Institutet find that one of the building blocks in the calcium channels in the pancreatic beta cells...