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Type 2 diabetes is not just about insulin, study shows

In Switzerland, more than 400,000 people suffer from type 2 diabetes, a serious metabolic disorder that is constantly increasing. Obesity, by promoting the resistance to...

Reducing common infections could strongly lower stomach cancer risk

It is well known within the medical community that there is a link between the bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) and rates of gastric...

Listening to music while driving may reduce heart attack risk

In a new study, researchers found that stress while driving is a risk factor for the development of heart disease and sudden cardiac complications...

This study shows real cause of type 2 diabetes, and a way to reverse...

A recent study from Newcastle University in the UK has discovered that that fat over-spills from the liver into the pancreas and can trigger...

These blood fats could cause inflammation, harm blood vessels and kidneys

A recent study from Saarland University found that high levels of a special group of lipids, triglycerides, could cause inflammation and damage kidneys and blood...

Childhood trauma may lead to this dangerous brain disease in adults

In people with a functional neurological disorder (FND), the brain generally appears structurally normal on clinical MRI scans but functions incorrectly (akin to a...

These two prebiotics may help treat skin cancer, colon cancer

In a new study, researchers found that two prebiotics, mucin and inulin, slowed the growth of melanoma by boosting the immune system's ability to...

There may be no “normal” resting heart rate

In a new study, researchers found that a person's normal resting heart rate is fairly consistent over time, but may vary from others' by...

New sperm test may show autism risk in future children

While the causes of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are not fully understood, researchers believe both genetics and environment play a role. In some cases, the...

For older people, one missed doctor’s visit may lead to vision loss

In a new study, researchers found that missing a single ophthalmology appointment over a two-year period was linked to decreased visual acuity for patients...