Coconut oil may help improve cognitive function in Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from the Catholic University of Valencia in Spain found that a Mediterranean diet rich in coconut oil could improve major cognitive functions in...
Probiotics could help reduce high blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol
Scientists from Griffith University in Australia found that probiotic intake is linked to a lower risk of heart disease.
Probiotics are made up of beneficial...
Taking a drug like Ozempic? What you need to know about risks of suicidal...
The rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has been nothing short of meteoric. Originally developed to treat diabetes, these drugs are...
AI can detect diseases from your sweat
Sweat contains a wealth of biological information that, with the help of artificial intelligence and next-generation sensors, could transform how we monitor our health...
Common nerve pain drugs may trigger dangerous prescribing cascades
Clinicians may miss side effects of nerve pain drugs like gabapentin, leading to a chain of additional medications that cause more harm than good.
This...
How espresso coffee affects your cholesterol level
Scientists from UiT The Arctic University of Norway found that drinking espresso coffee may affect cholesterol levels differently in men and women.
Coffee is a...
Blackcurrants may improve artery function and blood pressure in older adults
Scientists from Nippon Sport Science University have found that blackcurrant extract may help improve artery function and lower blood pressure in older adults.
Blackcurrants are...
Unsalted tomato juice could reduce blood pressure, improve blood cholesterol
Scientists from Tokyo Medical and Dental University have found that drinking unsalted tomato juice may help lower blood pressure and reduce “bad” cholesterol levels...
Why you should use sun protection during high blood pressure treatment
Some blood pressure medications may increase sensitivity to sunlight and raise the risk of developing a common form of skin cancer, according to a...
What is CKM syndrome, and why should young adults pay attention?
If you’re unfamiliar with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, you’re hardly alone. But it might already be affecting you – no matter your age.
CKM syndrome describes a...