A common hormone may be a root cause of high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than 1.5 billion people around the world. It’s one of the leading causes of heart...
Poor sleep stages linked to brain shrinkage and Alzheimer’s risk
A new study suggests that spending less time in certain sleep stages may lead to shrinking of brain areas that are more vulnerable to...
New obesity drug may slow breast cancer growth
A new study has found that a drug used for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes may also help slow the growth of breast...
Hormone therapy during menopause may improve heart health
A new study suggests that hormone therapy, often used to ease symptoms of menopause like hot flashes and night sweats, may also improve heart...
Is it dementia or just aging? Understanding memory loss
As people grow older, it’s common to forget things now and then. Misplacing keys, forgetting someone’s name, or struggling to find the right word...
Can stress cause type 2 diabetes?
Most people know that poor diet and lack of exercise can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. But fewer people are aware that...
Can anxiety cause physical pain?
Anxiety is something many people experience—whether it’s worrying about a job interview, public speaking, or a loved one’s health. But what’s less known is...
Obesity-linked cancer deaths have tripled in the U.S. over 20 years
Cancer deaths linked to obesity have tripled in the United States over the last 20 years, according to new research presented at ENDO 2025,...
New research links Parkinson’s disease to heart problems
Parkinson’s disease is mostly known for causing problems with movement and the brain.
But a new study suggests it may also affect the heart. Scientists...
Low blood sugar may worsen diabetic eye disease, study finds
A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health has found that low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, might play a harmful role in...