Untreated sleep apnea can speed up heart aging and early death
A new study has shown that people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may face serious long-term health risks, including faster heart aging and...
Lowering blood sugar without losing weight still cuts diabetes risk
New research has shown that people with prediabetes can lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes—even if they don’t lose weight.
This surprising finding...
Too much sitting increases risks for heart disease and diabetes in older people
Spending too much time sitting can raise the risk of heart disease and diabetes in people over 60, according to a new international study.
The...
Family history may predict faster heart damage in young people
A major new study has found that teenagers with a family history of heart-related diseases may be more likely to develop early signs of...
Why childhood stress may raise metabolic syndrome risk in women
A new study from McGill University has uncovered how stress in childhood could lead to serious health problems for some women later in life.
Researchers...
Brain activity offers clues to fatigue and mental health
Feeling tired is something everyone experiences, but science still struggles to measure fatigue in an objective way.
A new international study led by the University...
This kidney sensor can help control blood pressure
Scientists have made an exciting discovery about how our kidneys help control blood pressure. A new study has identified a special "pressure sensor" inside...
What you should know about sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest can happen without warning, even when someone is active, like playing basketball or walking with friends.
The person may suddenly collapse, pass...
Obesity rapidly speeds up Alzheimer’s symptoms in the brain
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. It usually develops over many years, long before symptoms become obvious.
Scientists...
Popular blood pressure drug recalled over contamination risk
A common medicine used to treat high blood pressure is being removed from shelves after tests showed that some batches might be contaminated with...