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Type 2 diabetes linked to brain thinning in older adults, study finds

A recent study led by the University of Southern California (USC) has uncovered a strong connection between type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and brain...

This popular Korean side dish may have a distinct funky flavor, but it offers...

Fermenting foods can extend their shelf life. But can eating fermented foods do the same for people? It's a question investigators have been digging into...

Psychological therapy offers real relief for chronic pain, study shows

For many people suffering from chronic pain—whether it's back pain, migraines, arthritis, long-term concussion symptoms, or side effects from cancer treatment—medication often isn’t enough...

Type 2 diabetes may increase risk of advanced cancer

A major international study by the International Agency for Research on Cancer has uncovered a concerning link between type 2 diabetes and the diagnosis...

How common blood pressure drugs may affect sleep

Getting enough sleep is important for good health, but many adults, especially in the United States, find it hard to get the rest they...

Heart failure patients who do not see a cardiologist even once a year have...

Seeing a cardiologist regularly can significantly improve the chances of survival for people with heart failure, according to a large study published in the European...

Depression after stroke can affect health for a decade

People who experience depression after a stroke may face serious health risks for up to a decade, according to a new study from King's...

World’s first human bladder transplant successfully performed at UCLA

In a groundbreaking achievement for modern medicine, surgeons at UCLA Health and Keck Medicine of USC have successfully performed the world’s first human bladder...

Waist-to-height ratio can predict heart failure, study finds

A new study has found that the waist-to-height ratio (WtHR) could be a better way to predict heart failure than the commonly used body...

UCSF Sstudy finds why some people get dementia in middle-age

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a type of dementia that often strikes during middle age, making it difficult to diagnose. Unlike Alzheimer's disease, which mainly...