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This eye scan could predict type 2 diabetes and prediabetes

In a new study, researchers found a specialist analysis of the lens in the eye can predict patients with type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. They...

High blood pressure treatment may help slow down cognitive decline

In a new study, researchers found high blood pressure appears to accelerate cognitive decline among middle-aged and older adults, but treating high blood pressure...

Married people more likely to survive cancer, but for a sad reason

In a new study, researchers found unmarried patients with cancer are less likely to get potentially life-saving surgery or radiotherapy than their married counterparts. This...

Lifestyle, not gene, explains most heart disease in younger adults

In a new study, researchers found physical inactivity, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol play a greater role than genetics in many...

Chemical in common home products may harm your bone health

Triclosan is a chemical commonly used in antibacterial consumer goods and personal care products, such as hand sanitizer, soaps, mouthwash, and toothpaste. In a study...

Scientists find new way to treat heart disease in people with diabetes

In a new study, researchers have found a new treatment option for heart disease in patients with diabetes. They reported that an FDA-approved drug used...

Human growth hormone may reverse aging, new study shows

In a new study, researchers have found evidence that recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) can reverse epigenetic aging in humans. They found that participants grew...

Scientists discover new way to treat cancer hair loss

In a new study, researchers have discovered a new way to protect the hair follicle from chemotherapy in an effort to prevent hair loss...

People with autism can become good social psychologists

In a new study, researchers found people with autism traits are as good or even slightly better social psychologists than people who do not...

Heating pads may help lower blood pressure

In a new study, researchers found using a heating pad overnight may benefit people with supine hypertension. This is a condition that causes their blood...