Scientists Find Another Health Benefit of Metformin Beyond Diabetes Treatment
For many years, metformin has been considered the first-choice medicine for treating type 2 diabetes. Millions of people take it every day to help...
Daytime Sleepiness and Trouble Falling Asleep Linked to Higher Blood Pressure Risk
Good sleep is essential for both the brain and the heart, and new research suggests that certain sleep problems may work together to increase...
Fatty Liver May Be Secretly Helping Colon Cancer Spread
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. It begins in the large...
One Diabetes Drug May Offer Better Protection for People With Irregular Heartbeat
People with type 2 diabetes already face a higher risk of serious health problems, including heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and early death.
The situation...
Unexpected Link Between Beetroot, Chewing Gum and Lower Blood Pressure
Researchers have uncovered a surprising connection between chewing gum and the heart-health benefits of vegetables.
High blood pressure is a major cause of heart disease...
Why Alzheimer’s May Attack Certain Brain Cells Decades Before Memory Loss
Alzheimer's disease is usually known for causing memory loss, confusion, and difficulty thinking clearly. However, scientists now know that the disease often begins many...
Common Blood Pressure Medicine May Raise Vision Loss Risk
Millions of people around the world take medicine every day to control high blood pressure. High blood pressure often has no obvious symptoms, but...
Scientists Discover a New Way to Fight Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common health problems in the world. Nearly everyone will experience it at some point in life.
For...
Used Coffee Grounds Can Be a New Weapon Against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Every day, millions of people drink coffee and throw the used coffee grounds into the rubbish without giving them a second thought.
But according to...
Best Known Diabetes Drug May Increase Risk of Dangerous Eye Disease
Ozempic has become one of the world's best-known medicines. It is widely prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes and is also used by many...