Heart disease and diabetes drive surge in deaths in these people
A new study reveals that the majority of excess deaths in the United States in 2023 occurred among adults without a college degree, pointing...
Caring for someone with dementia may raise your own risk for cognitive decline
A new report warns that people who care for loved ones with dementia may be putting their own brain health at risk, due in...
High-dose radiation may backfire and help cancer spread, new study finds
Radiation therapy is often seen as a powerful weapon against cancer.
But a surprising new study from the University of Chicago Medicine shows that, under...
Cannabis use tied to higher risk of heart disease and stroke
A major new analysis has found that people who use cannabis may face serious risks to their heart health, including twice the risk of...
Hospital use of common painkiller may lower blood pressure
Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used painkillers in the world. You’ve probably taken it yourself for a headache, fever, or sore muscles....
Heart health markers may also predict cancer risk, UCLA study finds
Heart disease and cancer are the two leading causes of death around the world. Until now, they’ve mostly been seen as separate health problems,...
Fatty liver common in people with type 2 diabetes, study finds
A new study from Linköping University in Sweden has found that nearly 6 in 10 people with type 2 diabetes also have fatty liver...
Bariatric surgery delivers five times more weight loss than GLP-1 Drugs, study finds
A new real-world study has found that bariatric surgery is significantly more effective than GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide for long-term weight loss....
Could a common blood pressure pill help us live longer?
A medicine called rilmenidine has been used for many years to treat high blood pressure. Doctors prescribe it because it’s effective and has few...
Loss of smell may be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s, study shows
Our sense of smell does more than help us enjoy food or avoid danger—it might also give us clues about our brain health. A...