A new pandemic could ride in on animals we eat, scientists warn
A new study warns that the animals we consume could be the source of a future pandemic, driven by the rise of antimicrobial resistance...
Understanding the causes of chronic liver disease
Chronic liver disease is a serious condition that affects the liver over a long period, often leading to life-threatening complications. The liver is a...
Foods to avoid with high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that can lead to serious health problems like heart disease and stroke. Managing...
Short mindful breathing eases cancer pain and anxiety
A recent study published in the BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care suggests that just 20 minutes of mindful breathing can significantly reduce the intensity and unpleasantness...
Scientists find an important cause of early Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have discovered that elevated levels of an enzyme called PHGDH in the blood of older adults...
How to prevent heart attack if you have diabetes
A recent study from the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute and other collaborators has highlighted a promising new approach to preventing serious heart-related events...
Common blood pressure measurements can be inaccurate, study finds
Scientists have recently discovered that the most widely used method for measuring blood pressure, known as the "cuff method," is often inaccurate.
This could mean...
Common antibiotics could help treat this type of dementia
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a form of early-onset dementia that primarily affects people between the ages of 40 and 65.
It’s the most common type...
Antacids may help improve blood sugar in diabetes
Antacids, commonly used to relieve heartburn and indigestion, may have an unexpected benefit for people with diabetes.
Recent research from the University of Maryland suggests...
Why metformin is a powerful ally in fighting type 2 diabetes
Metformin is a common medication used to manage type 2 diabetes, a condition where the body struggles to control blood sugar levels.
But what makes...