This diabetes drug linked to lower limb amputation
In a recent study, researchers found that the use of sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors to treat type 2 diabetes is linked to...
What you should know about traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is brain damages caused by accidents, such as a car accident, a fall, or a football tackle.
TBI can happen...
Daily aspirin use may harm healthy older people
In a recent study, researchers found that healthy older people may not benefit from taking aspirin every day.
They showed that taking low-dose aspirin daily...
Weight loss may help reduce knee arthritis
In a recent study, researchers found that overweight or obese people who lose body weight can reduce symptoms of knee arthritis.
The finding suggests that...
8 tips to use glucose meters and test strips safely for diabetes
People with diabetes need to use a glucose meter to check and monitor blood sugar every day.
They need medical devices such as glucose meters...
This is the major cause of dementia
Dementia can lead to a progressive and irreversible loss of nerve cells and brain functioning.
People with dementia may experience memory loss, cognitive impairments, and...
New low-calorie diet could help lose weight and boost heart health
In a recent study from Skidmore College, researchers find a balanced, protein-pacing, low-calorie diet that includes intermittent fasting could help lose weight in the...
New drug compound could stop cancer cells spreading
Fighting cancer means killing cancer cells.
However, it’s also important to halt the movement of cancer cells before they spread throughout the body.
In a recent...
Why metformin could treat diabetes
In a recent study, researchers found a clearer picture of how the classic diabetes drug metformin works.
They found the gut microbiota plays a key...
Common mistakes to avoid if you check blood pressure at home
People with high blood pressure or high risk for the disease need to monitor their blood pressure regularly.
It is more convenient to measure blood...