What you need to know about fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease is a condition that happens when too much fat builds up inside the liver. The liver is one of the most...
Irregular heartbeats may be less predictable than we thought
A new study from the University of Alberta has revealed something surprising about how our hearts respond to low oxygen conditions.
While doctors often rely...
You don’t have to lose weight to reverse prediabetes
For many years, people have believed that the best way to prevent diabetes is to lose weight.
Doctors often tell patients with prediabetes to eat...
Your gut may be quietly worsening chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease is a serious and growing health problem around the world. It happens when the kidneys slowly lose their ability to filter...
Smarter blood test could detect Alzheimer’s with better accuracy
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that slowly affects memory, thinking, and daily life. Scientists have long known that two key proteins are...
Can cocoa protect your heart and blood pressure?
New research suggests that a natural compound found in cocoa may help protect the heart and improve blood vessel health, even in people who...
Scientists find where the deadliest ovarian cancer begins
Scientists have made an important discovery about one of the most dangerous forms of ovarian cancer, offering new hope for earlier detection and better...
What really causes high blood pressure?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world.
Many people have it without even knowing,...
New pill could treat diabetes and obesity without harsh side effects
Scientists in Sweden have developed a new type of drug that could help people with type 2 diabetes and obesity in a safer and...
Common constipation drug may help protect kidneys
Chronic kidney disease, often called CKD, is a serious and long-lasting condition that affects millions of people around the world. The kidneys play a...