Boosting brain protein levels may slow Alzheimer’s progression
A new study published in the journal Brain reveals that increasing levels of a key brain protein might help slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer's...
New treatment for type 2 diabetes could stop insulin usage
Diabetes affects over 37 million people in the U.S., with many of them living with type 2 diabetes. This form of diabetes used to...
How to find the right blood pressure medicine
We've all been to the doctor and had a band wrapped around our arm to check our blood pressure. This simple test helps doctors...
These common chemicals may increase cancer risk in women
A recent study has uncovered a significant link between certain chemicals found in everyday products and a higher risk of developing cancers such as...
Researchers discover key cause of brain aging and memory loss
Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have made an important discovery about why our memory and learning abilities decline as we...
Turmeric and vitamin D may improve blood pressure in people with type 2 diabetes
A recent study from Urmia University of Medical Sciences suggests that turmeric compounds, known as curcuminoids, along with vitamin D supplementation, may help manage...
Skip the calories, watch the clock: Time-restricted eating boosts blood sugar control
A recent study presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) meeting shows that time-restricted eating (TRE), where people limit their...
Mammograms could spot hidden heart disease risk in women, study finds
A new study suggests that a routine mammogram, usually used to screen for breast cancer, might also help identify women at risk for heart...
How the Parkinson’s drug levodopa can cause addiction-like complications
Researchers from Karolinska Institutet have discovered how a common Parkinson’s disease treatment, levodopa, can lead to serious psychiatric issues similar to drug addiction.
This complication,...
Atrial fibrillation more common than previously thought, affecting millions of adults
A new study from UC San Francisco reveals that atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a condition causing rapid and irregular heartbeats, is three times more common...