Low-carb diet may drive colon cancer development
A new study from the University of Toronto has found that a low-carbohydrate diet may increase the risk of colorectal cancer by making certain harmful gut...
This diabetes drug may increase lifespan in older people
Delirium is a serious condition that causes confusion and disorientation. It can come on suddenly and may be triggered by illness, surgery, infections, or...
This vaccine may help prevent heart attacks and strokes
Shingles, a painful skin condition caused by the varicella-zoster virus (the same virus that causes chickenpox), may pose serious health risks beyond just a rash.
A recent...
This drug could treat obesity without diet changes
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that a drug originally developed for Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, and sickle cell disease could also help with obesity and related health...
Study shows a surprising cause of heart disease
A recent study has found that income level plays a significant role in heart health. Researchers discovered that middle-aged adults with lower incomes are...
Some blood pressure drugs may increase bleeding risk
A new study published in JAMA has raised concerns about the safety of certain blood pressure medications for people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common condition...
Short-term steroid use may cause memory problems
A new study has found that taking steroids for a short time can lead to memory problems. Steroids are medications commonly used to treat...
Testosterone may worsen heart attack damage, study finds
A new study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has found that testosterone—a hormone found in higher levels in men—may make heart attack damage worse by increasing inflammation.
The...
Study shows surprising link between gut health and high blood pressure
Researchers at Monash University have uncovered how the gut—and the food we eat—affects high blood pressure.
Their discovery could lead to new, targeted treatments for...
Study finds new way to prevent obesity and diabetes
Anyone who has tried to lose weight by cutting calories knows the frustration—after initial success, weight loss slows down or stops completely.
This happens because...