Why living at high altitudes may protect against diabetes
For many years, scientists noticed an interesting pattern among people who live in mountainous regions.
Communities that live high above sea level, where the air...
A single shot can help the heart heal after a heart attack
A heart attack is one of the most serious medical emergencies a person can experience.
It happens when blood flow to part of the heart...
The most powerful treatment for osteoarthritis isn’t surgery or pills—it’s movement
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common health problems affecting joints. It often begins with stiff knees, aching hips, or sore hands.
Many people believe...
Cannabis compounds may help fight fatty liver disease, scientists discover
Scientists have discovered that two natural compounds found in cannabis may help reduce fat in the liver and improve overall metabolic health.
These compounds are...
AI blood test may detect silent liver disease years earlier, scientists say
Scientists have developed a new artificial intelligence–powered blood test that may be able to detect early signs of serious liver disease long before symptoms...
Scientists find a direct cause of fatty liver disease
A team of scientists at the Mayo Clinic has discovered that a rare inherited gene mutation can directly cause a common liver disease that...
Obesity and high blood pressure may directly cause dementia
Dementia is one of the fastest growing health problems around the world. Millions of people are living with the condition, and the number is...
Magnetic gel could prevent strokes in people with heart rhythm disorders
Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common heart rhythm disorders in the world. It affects millions of people and becomes more common as...
Could eating less protein help prevent liver cancer?
Liver cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers in the world, and doctors have been searching for better ways to prevent it for...
Scientists discover new drug combo that may treat kidneys damage in diabetes
Diabetic kidney disease is one of the most serious complications of diabetes. It affects millions of people around the world and is the leading...