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This blood test may reduce antibiotic use in people with COPD

In a new study, researchers found that a simple finger-prick blood test could help prevent unnecessary prescribing of antibiotics for people with the lung...

This nut may help lower your blood pressure

In a new study, researchers found that when combined with a diet low in saturated fats, eating walnuts may help lower blood pressure, especially...

These brain activities may help prevent memory loss

In a new study, researchers found that mentally stimulating activities are linked to lower risk or delay of age-related memory loss called mild cognitive...

One egg every day may lower risk of type 2 diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that eating one egg every day may help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. This is because eating...
Robotic pancreas transplant offers hope for obese patients with Type 1 diabetes

Robotic pancreas transplant offers hope for obese patients with Type 1 diabetes

For patients with Type 1 diabetes who don't respond well to insulin or have other serious medical complications caused by their disease, pancreas transplantation...
Scientists find a new way to treat heart disease

Scientists find a new way to treat heart disease

Some people live much longer than average, partly due to their DNA. In a new study, researchers found that it is possible to replicate this...

Intermittent fasting may protect against type 2 diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that intermittent fasting may help prevent type 2 diabetes. They found that every-other-day fasting could reduce the risk of...

This simple ‘APEX’ blood test may detect Alzheimer’s early

In a new study, researchers have developed a simple blood test that may offer a new way to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease and monitor patients’...

Shorter proton therapy may treat prostate cancer effectively

In a new study, researchers found that shorter proton therapy with higher doses for prostate cancer treatment is safe and can lead to similar...

Sugary drinks may be linked to higher cancer risk

In a new study, researchers found a possible link between drinking sugary beverages and an increased risk of cancer. The finding supports that reducing sugary...