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Filtered coffee may help prevent type 2 diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that coffee can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes—but only filtered coffee, rather than boiled...

Common anxiety and sleep drug may lead to dangerous addiction

Imagine you have the kind of crippling, heart-pounding anxiety where you're lying sleepless in bed at night, thoughts racing. You feel paralyzed at work because...

Scientists find better way to treat knee pain from arthritis

In a new study, researchers examined the use of genicular artery embolization (GAE) for extended treatment of knee pain caused by osteoarthritis (OA). They showed...

Good sleep may help offset genetic risk of heart disease and stroke

In a new study, researchers found that even if people had a high genetic risk of heart disease or stroke, this appeared to be...

Early hearing loss linked to opioid, alcohol use disorders

In a new study, researchers found that prescription opioid use disorder is twice as high among deaf and hard-of-hearing young and middle-aged adults, compared...

A simple, effective way to control cholesterol levels, protect heart health

In a new study, researchers found that eating two apples a day could help keep cholesterol down and fight heart disease risk. Eating apples rich...

These 4 things may greatly harm your brain health

A recent study led by the University of Edinburgh shows that smoking, high blood pressures, obesity, and diabetes are all linked to unhealthy brains. These...

This study shows PPIs are safe to treat heartburn

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are one of the most commonly used drugs in the U.S. for heartburn, which occurs in over 25% of the...

Highly processed food may increase your type 2 diabetes risk

In a new study, researchers found that the more highly processed foods people eat, the greater their risk for type 2 diabetes. They found every...

HIV drug may help treat Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers found that a drug used to treat and prevent HIV/AIDS is showing promise as a potential therapy for Alzheimer's...