Yale scientists develop new drug to treat metabolic syndrome
In a new study, researchers found a new drug developed at Yale could reduce a host of symptoms linked to metabolic syndrome.
Metabolism syndrome is...
Popular opioid pain drug may make your blood sugar unhealthy
Since its approval in 1995, opioid tramadol has become a widely prescribed remedy for osteoarthritis and other pain indications.
It presents a lesser risk for...
Sleeping less than 6 hours may raise risk of cancer, even death
Not getting enough sleep may put some people at risk for much more than being drowsy the next day, a new study says.
Middle-aged people...
This uncommon weight loss surgery better reduces diabetes
For people with obesity, a procedure rarely performed in the US more effectively eliminates type 2 diabetes than Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, a small study...
This daily supplement may decrease your risk of heart disease
In a new study, researchers found people who received omega-3 fish oil supplements in clinical studies had lower risks of heart disease compared with...
Researchers discover how to prevent and reverse multiple sclerosis
In a new study, researchers found a new way to prevent and reverse multiple sclerosis.
The research was conducted by a team from the Boston...
Do you have a high risk for peripheral artery disease?
Marked by decreased blood flow in the legs due to narrowing — or even complete blockage — of arteries, peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects more...
6 things every woman should know about heart health
Heart disease is the nation's leading killer of women. But paying attention to risk factors and living a healthy lifestyle can help keep heart...
Researchers discover a new treatment for tooth repair
Stem cells hold the key to wound healing, as they develop into specialized cell types throughout the body—including in teeth.
In a recent study from...
Fathers-to-be should avoid alcohol 6 months before conception, study shows
In a new study, researchers found aspiring parents should both avoid drinking alcohol prior to conception to protect against congenital heart defects.
They say binge...