Study finds best diabetes drugs to use with metformin
A major study by The GRADE Study Research Group has provided important insights into how well different diabetes medications work when taken alongside metformin, the most commonly...
Fatty liver disease linked to heart disease in lean people
A surprising new study from the University of Michigan has revealed that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)may significantly increase the risk of heart disease—even in...
Common heartburn drugs may help lower blood sugar in diabetes
Antacids are common medications used to relieve heartburn, indigestion, and stomach discomfort by reducing stomach acidity. But a new study from the University of Maryland suggests that these...
Common blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is a serious and unexpected heart problem that can be life-threatening. It happens when the heart suddenly stops pumping blood properly,...
Pain relievers may help speed up concussion recovery, study suggests
People who take common pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not, according to a new study.
The research was...
New drug could lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes more effectively
A new investigational drug, berberine ursodeoxycholate (HTD1801), has been found to lower blood sugar, improve cholesterol levels, and enhance liver function in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D).
The...
New discovery could protect cancer patients from radiation side effects
Radiation therapy is a key part of cancer treatment, with about 60% of cancer patients in the U.S. receiving it at some stage.
However, radiation...
More people are asking generative AI questions about their health. But the wrong answer...
More people are turning to generative artificial intelligence (AI) to help them in their daily and professional lives.
ChatGPT is one of the most well-known...
Long-term use of anti-inflammatory drugs may lower dementia risk
A new study suggests that taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for a long time may reduce the risk of developing dementia.
The research, published in the Journal...
New blood test could detect gallbladder cancer more accurately
Scientists at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital have discovered specific proteins in the blood that can help doctors distinguish between gallbladder cancer and...