Can people with diabetes still eat fruit?
Living with diabetes often means being careful about what you eat—especially when it comes to sugar. Because fruit tastes sweet, many people wonder if...
Scientists find big causes of most cancers we can control
A new study from Yale University is helping scientists understand what causes cancer and how much we can do to prevent it.
The study looked...
What’s the best blood pressure for a healthy heart after 60?
High blood pressure is a common health problem in older adults. But many people still wonder: what level of blood pressure is best for...
New BMI tool predicts diabetes and fatty liver more accurately
A group of researchers from Leipzig University and the University of Gothenburg have developed a new way to more accurately assess a person’s risk...
Sleeping in a 24°C room may benefit heart health in older adults
A new study from Griffith University in Australia has found that keeping the bedroom temperature at 24°C (75°F) during the night can help reduce...
New gene therapy may offer pain relief without addiction risk
A new gene therapy developed by scientists could bring hope to the more than 50 million Americans who live with chronic pain.
In a recent...
Simple blood test may predict disease risk in older people
A new study from Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet has found that a small number of common blood markers can help predict which older adults are...
New injectable treatment may protect the brain after stroke
When someone has a stroke, doctors must act quickly to restore blood flow to the brain. This urgent step can save a person’s life.
But...
New prostate cancer treatment could help reduce death risk
Scientists at Case Western Reserve University have developed a new treatment for advanced prostate cancer that may prevent a painful side effect that often...
These exercises may lower death risks in diabetes, heart, kidney disease
A new study has found that doing simple things like walking, gardening, or light chores may help people with heart, kidney, and metabolic problems...