Study finds a new way to treat vision loss
For people with macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel), a rare eye disease that slowly takes away central vision, there has never been an approved...
Tiny RNA could help protect kidneys and save lives
In a major medical breakthrough, Canadian scientists have found a small molecule called microRNA that could help protect the kidneys and keep them working...
Study finds better treatments for ‘pseudogout’
Researchers have made an exciting breakthrough in understanding calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD) disease, also known as pseudogout.
This condition is a type of arthritis caused...
Heavy alcohol use causes long-term brain damage that affects decisions
Heavy drinking doesn’t just harm your health in the short term—it can leave lasting damage in your brain that affects how you think and...
Simple starch supplement could help treat fatty liver disease
A new study has found that a type of starch called resistant starch may help people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) improve their...
These 3 simple things cut diabetes risk by 31%
A new study has found that combining a Mediterranean-style diet with calorie control, regular physical activity, and professional weight loss support can lower the...
Could low lithium be the root cause of Alzheimer’s disease?
Scientists have long wondered what causes Alzheimer’s disease to begin, and why some people with early brain changes never develop full-blown dementia.
Now, researchers at...
Common fat in seed oils may fuel aggressive breast cancer
Many people know that fats are part of our diet and that some are healthier than others. But did you know that a common...
Common depression drugs can fight cancer, study finds
A new study from UCLA has revealed that common antidepressants may help the immune system fight cancer.
Researchers found that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)—medications...
These things may cause sudden cardiac arrest in type 2 diabetes
When it comes to heart health in people with type 2 diabetes, the focus is often on diet and exercise.
But a new study reveals...