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Junk food causes similar high blood sugar levels as type 2 diabetes

Did you know that a junk food diet can harm your kidneys as much as diabetes? A recent study published in Experimental Physiology has revealed...

Gene protects women from heart disease, study finds

Researchers from the University of Southern California have made a fascinating discovery in the world of genetics and heart health. They've identified a variant of...

Novel anti-PSMA imaging agent quickly identifies prostate cancer lesions

In 2013, nearly 3 million men in the U.S. were battling prostate cancer, a serious disease that affects the prostate, a small gland that...

Shoulder pain may be linked to increased heart disease risk

Here's a surprising twist: Shoulder pain during holiday gift wrapping might not be due to all that heavy lifting! Scientists at the University of Utah...

Air pollution is a risk factor for diabetes, says study

Exposure to air pollution, even in our own homes, can increase the risk of developing insulin resistance, a pre-diabetic state that can lead to...

Eating oily fish weekly can help reduce risk of stroke

Are you a fan of fish? Well, there's good news for you! A study recently published on the British Medical Journal website suggests that having...

Sunscreen confusion may burn shoppers

Picking the right sunscreen at the store can be trickier than it seems. A recent study by Northwestern Medicine discovered that a lot of people...

Screening prostate-specific antigen (PSA) at mid-life may help identify prostate cancer later in life

Prostate cancer is a serious concern for men as they age. One method to detect this disease is through a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test. However,...

A surprising finding: unhappily married men have lower diabetes risk

We've often heard that happy relationships are crucial for our physical and mental well-being. However, a surprising new study from the University of Chicago suggests...

Scientists develop the word-first optical sensor to detect vitamin B12 deficiency in blood

Researchers from the University of Adelaide have achieved a remarkable breakthrough: they've created the world's first optical sensor capable of detecting vitamin B12 in...