Why it is hard for people with fatty liver disease to lose weight

Fatty liver disease affects about one in three Australians and is often associated with being overweight or obese. If left untreated, it can lead to...

These 2 things may be key to minimizing diabetes risk

In a new study, researchers found that metabolic health and weight management are the keys to minimizing diabetes risk in older women. As women age...

This imaging tech could detect colon cancer with 100% accuracy

Colon cancer is the second most common type of cancer worldwide, with about 90% of cases occurring in people 50 or older. Arising from the...

Sugary drinks may strongly harm your cholesterol levels, increase heart disease risk

In a new study, researchers found that middle-aged and older people who drank sugary beverages daily were at greater risk of developing abnormal cholesterol...

Scientists make big breakthrough in asthma treatment

In a new study, researchers have made a breakthrough that may eventually lead to improved therapeutic options for people living with asthma. The researchers have...

Scientists find new compounds to stop multiple viruses, including coronavirus

In a new study, researchers have designed compounds that block the replication of coronaviruses similar to COVID-19, as well as other disease-causing viruses, in...

Intensive high blood pressure control may help people live 3 years longer

In a new study, researchers found that reducing blood pressure lower than the normal levels could reduce overall death rates by 27% for adults...

Exercising in this way may be best for your heart health

In a new statement, researchers found that for most people, the benefits of aerobic exercise far outweigh the risks. However, extreme endurance exercise—such as participation...

This sport may be a physical therapy for Parkinson’s disease

In a new study, researchers found that pingpong may hold promise as a possible form of physical therapy for Parkinson's disease. They found people with...

Can a phone call help restart the heart?

When the heart suddenly stops beating, each passing moment can mean life or death. That is why emergency health providers and advocates are urging states...