Could a simple supplement help prevent heart failure in people with diabetes?
A low-cost over-the-counter supplement might help prevent heart failure in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to new research presented at the British Cardiovascular...
Cholesterol drugs may help save lives in deadly sepsis cases, study finds
Statins, the widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs, may do more than just protect the heart.
A large new study suggests that they could significantly reduce the...
Chewing gum ingredient may make medical implants safer and smarter
A sugar substitute often found in chewing gum may help create safer and more effective medical implants, offering new hope for people with chronic...
TikTok skin-care trends may be damaging teens’ skin for life, study warns
Scrolling through TikTok, it's easy to find videos of teens showing off their daily skin-care routines, often beginning with a cheerful “Get ready with...
Spit or swallow? What’s the best way to deal with phlegm?
In 1821, French physician René Laennec wrote, "A spitting pot I consider as an essential part of the bedroom apparatus."
Laennec, who invented the stethoscope,...
Study reveals new cause of dementia
Dementia is a difficult condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It causes problems with memory, thinking, and everyday tasks.
While scientists have studied it...
Low-fat diet may slow pancreatic cancer development, study finds
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, with about 87% of patients dying within five years of diagnosis.
But new research from...
Smart pen detects Parkinson’s disease early with over 96% accuracy
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles have created a new kind of diagnostic tool that looks like a pen but does something...
Warning signs that alcohol is killing your liver health
Drinking alcohol might seem like a normal part of social life for many people, but it can cause serious damage to the liver if...
What causes of a mini-stroke—and why it should never be ignored
A mini-stroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), may seem like a small event because its symptoms go away quickly.
But it’s actually...