Better sleep, better blood sugar
A new study has found that people who sleep too little or go to bed late may experience greater fluctuations in their blood sugar...
Three days of high-fat eating impair memory function, study finds
A new study suggests that just a few days of eating a diet high in saturated fat may be enough to cause memory problems and brain...
Study shows new cause of multiple sclerosis
Scientists from Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet have uncovered new clues about how the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) might contribute to multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that...
Common diabetes drugs may increase risk of heart disease and amputation
A new study from Northwestern University has found that two widely prescribed type 2 diabetes medications—sulfonylureas and basal insulin—are linked to an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, heart...
Long-term blood pressure drugs may affect kidney health
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when blood pushes too forcefully against artery...
High levels of vitamin B3 supplement may increase cancer risk
Many people take dietary supplements like vitamins and minerals to support their health. However, a recent study from the University of Missouri suggests that...
Eye changes could help detect Alzheimer’s disease early
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have discovered important changes in the retina that may help detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier. Their research shows that the retina, which...
Blood pressure drug may slow aging and extend lifespan
Scientists from the University of Liverpool have found that rilmenidine, a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure, may help extend lifespan and slow...
Aspirin may increase heart failure risk in some people
Aspirin is a widely used medicine known for reducing pain, swelling, and fever. It is also commonly taken by people at risk of heart...
Software robot finds heart disease drug side effects faster than doctors
A new study from the University of Gothenburg has found that a software robot can detect side effects of a heart medication more quickly...