Weight-loss surgery may greatly improve survival for people with kidney disease
A major new study has found that weight-loss surgery may do far more than help people lose weight.
Researchers now say these procedures may also...
Pesticide linked to 150% higher cancer risk in major study
Cancer is a complex disease that develops over time, often influenced by many different factors. Genetics, lifestyle, and environment all play a role.
Among these,...
Scientists discover Parkinson’s disease is not just one disease
A major new study suggests that Parkinson’s disease may actually consist of several different diseases rather than a single condition.
Researchers from VIB and KU...
The critical role of exercise in the era of powerful new weight-loss drugs
New medications for obesity and type 2 diabetes have dramatically changed the conversation about weight loss.
Drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide and...
New migraine headache drugs may work better than older treatments
A major new review of migraine treatments suggests that a newer group of medications may offer better relief for people living with chronic migraine.
Researchers...
New Parkinson’s discovery suggests the brain may be able to protect itself
Scientists may have discovered a new way to help slow Parkinson’s disease by strengthening the brain’s own protective systems.
The findings, published in the Journal...
A weak spot in pancreatic cancer could lead to new treatments
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most serious and difficult cancers to treat. It is often found late, when the disease has already spread,...
AI scans reveal a hidden type of fat linked to high blood pressure and...
Researchers in Germany have discovered that a hidden type of fat deep inside muscles may reveal serious health risks long before symptoms appear.
Using MRI...
A surprising truth about kidney stones and drinking water
Kidney stones can cause extreme pain and serious discomfort. They develop when substances in the urine, such as calcium and other minerals, form solid...
Mixing natural compounds with medicine may improve Alzheimer’s treatment
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that mainly affects older adults. It is the leading cause of dementia, which means a loss of...