Why hypothyroidism is a metabolic disorder
When people hear the word metabolism, they often think about how quickly the body burns calories. But metabolism is more than just that.
It includes...
Blood pressure drugs may raise glaucoma risk, study finds
A new study suggests that people taking a certain kind of blood pressure medicine, called Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs), may have a higher chance...
High-dose vitamin D does not prevent diabetes in older adults
Taking high doses of vitamin D for several years does not lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in older adults, according to...
A new hope for early detection of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer in the world.
Only about 13 out of every 100 people diagnosed with this disease...
New study finds natural defense against heart failure
Researchers from the University of Manchester, Baylor College of Medicine, and other international institutions have found a natural way the body protects the heart...
How often should you check blood sugar with type 2 diabetes?
For people with type 2 diabetes, keeping blood sugar levels in a healthy range is one of the most important parts of managing the...
Personalized brain stimulation could improve walking for people with Parkinson’s
Researchers at UCSF have developed a new, personalized approach to deep brain stimulation (DBS) that significantly improves walking in people with Parkinson’s disease.
The study,...
Why beetroot juice could help lower blood pressure in older adults
Drinking beetroot juice could help lower blood pressure in older adults by changing the bacteria in their mouths, according to a new study from...
Did the pandemic age our brains? New study suggests it might have
The COVID-19 pandemic may have aged our brains faster—even if we were never infected with the virus—according to a new study led by researchers...
Cancer drugs may help reverse Alzheimer’s brain changes, study finds
In a groundbreaking study, scientists from UC San Francisco and the Gladstone Institutes have identified two cancer drugs that could help reverse the harmful...