Study Finds a New Cause of Type 2 Diabetes
Tiny structures inside our cells may play a much bigger role in type 2 diabetes than scientists once thought.
New research suggests that when these...
Common Blood Pressure Drugs May Carry a Hidden Heart Risk
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It puts extra strain on the heart and blood vessels...
This Simple Blood Pressure Goal Could Save Millions
High blood pressure is one of the world’s biggest hidden health threats.
It often causes no warning signs, but over time it can damage blood...
New Cholesterol Drug Offers Hope Beyond Statins
Statins are among the most widely used medicines for lowering cholesterol and preventing heart attacks and strokes.
But some people cannot tolerate them, while others...
Lean Diabetes May Be a Different Disease
Type 2 diabetes is often described as a disease closely linked to excess body weight.
But new research suggests that this familiar picture does not...
Estrogen Therapy Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
A form of hormone therapy used by many women after menopause may be linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a...
An Older-Looking Brain May Warn of Dementia
An MRI scan may reveal more about dementia risk than doctors can see with the naked eye.
A new study suggests that when a person's...
A Pacemaker Powered by the Heart Itself
Every heartbeat creates movement, and researchers in Wisconsin want to put that movement to work.
A new experimental device can turn the motion of a...
Popular Diabetes Drugs May Not Replace Insulin
For people with type 2 diabetes who already use long-acting insulin, adding a popular GLP-1 drug may not make it any easier to stop...
Hidden Liver Stress May Show Up in Blood Test
A person's red blood cells may carry an unexpected warning that the liver is under stress.
Scientists at The University of Toledo have found that...