Best and worst fruits if you have type 2 diabetes
For people with type 2 diabetes, choosing the right foods is very important—and that includes fruits. Fruits are full of vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants...
Some blood pressure drugs may raise bleeding risk in older people
A recent study published in JAMA has found that certain blood pressure medications may raise the risk of serious bleeding in older adults with atrial fibrillation—a...
Too much thyroid hormone may increase memory loss risk
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that having too much thyroid hormone in the body may increase the risk of memory...
Blood pressure drops slowly decade before death
A new study from the University of Exeter has revealed a surprising pattern in older adults—blood pressure tends to slowly drop starting about 14...
Should you still take aspirin to prevent a heart attack?
Aspirin is a small pill that many people keep in their homes. It’s been used for over a century to relieve pain, lower fever,...
How vitamins can help manage type 2 diabetes
Managing type 2 diabetes often starts with healthy eating, regular exercise, and sometimes medications. But now, more people are asking if vitamins can also...
Can magnesium help lower high blood pressure?
Magnesium is an important mineral that our bodies need to stay healthy. It helps with many everyday functions, including how muscles and nerves work,...
Stressful jobs may raise risk of type 2 diabetes
A large study from Sweden suggests that having a job that requires dealing with people face-to-face or over the phone—like working in health care,...
Why newborns and Alzheimer’s patients share a key brain marker
In a surprising new discovery, scientists have found that newborn babies and patients with Alzheimer’s disease both have high levels of a protein long...
New drug combo may protect muscle during GLP-1 weight loss
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are revolutionizing weight loss treatment, but there's a catch—many users are losing not just fat, but also...