Two weeks on a western diet can cause dangerous inflammation
A new study published in Nature Medicine shows that switching from a traditional African diet to a Western-style diet for just two weeks can weaken the...
Low walkability in neighbourhoods linked to higher risk of heart disease
New research from the European Society of Cardiology suggests that where you live—and how walkable your neighborhood is—can affect your risk of developing cardiovascular...
Blood test may predict dementia risk 10 years in advance
Scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered that certain proteins found in the blood may help predict if a person will develop dementia,...
Fruits and vegetables help lower blood pressure and protect the kidneys
A new study has found that eating more fruits and vegetables can help lower blood pressure and improve both heart and kidney health, especially...
Why hypothyroidism is more than a thyroid problem
When people hear the word “metabolism,” they often think about how fast the body burns calories or whether someone gains or loses weight easily....
Used coffee grounds could help prevent brain diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s affect millions of people in the United States. These conditions slowly destroy brain cells, leading to problems...
Scientists find new cause of diabetes and better treatments
Scientists at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals have made an exciting discovery that may change how we treat diabetes—a serious condition that...
New drug could reduce chronic nerve pain without the risks of opioids
A group of researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine and the Burke Neurological Institute has made an exciting breakthrough that could bring new hope to...
Early warning signs of blocked arteries you shouldn’t ignore
Coronary artery disease (CAD) happens when the main blood vessels that bring oxygen-rich blood to your heart become narrowed or blocked. This usually occurs...
Blood pressure begins to drop decade before death, study finds
A new study from the University of Exeter has uncovered an important change in blood pressure that happens in the final years of life....