How a blood pressure drug might help protect diabetic kidneys
Living with diabetes can be tough, especially because it often brings along other health problems.
One major concern is kidney disease. In the United Kingdom,...
Study finds a better way to treat type 2 diabetes
Inside our body, there’s a small organ called the pancreas that plays a big role in our health.
One of the most important things it...
A new injection can lower blood pressure for half a year
High blood pressure is a common health problem for millions of people. Right now, the most common treatment is taking daily medication.
But many people...
Standard vitamin D guidelines may fall short for heart health, study finds
New research from Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City is challenging current beliefs about Vitamin D supplementation and heart health.
While it’s well-known that low...
Scientists discover key cause of Parkinson’s disease
A groundbreaking study by the University of Copenhagen has revealed a major breakthrough in understanding the root cause of the most common form of...
The risk of a common blood pressure drug you need to know
Doctors often prescribe a medication called chlorthalidone to help people manage high blood pressure.
But new research has found that this commonly used drug might...
New experimental pill lowers stubborn high blood pressure
A new drug has shown impressive results in lowering blood pressure in people whose condition has remained dangerously high despite taking multiple existing medications.
The...
Weight loss injections slash risk of heart failure by over 40%
Medications originally designed to treat obesity and diabetes may also dramatically cut the risk of serious heart problems.
A new study led by researchers at...
Why Ostrobothnia may be Finland’s key to healthy aging and longevity
A region in Western Finland may soon join the ranks of the world’s famed Blue Zones—places where people live significantly longer and healthier lives...
Mediterranean diet could help protect against Alzheimer’s, even for those at high genetic risk
A healthy diet may do more than just keep your body fit—it could also protect your brain, even if you are at high genetic...