Common cholesterol drug rosuvastatin may harm kidney health
Statins are a type of medicine widely used to lower cholesterol and protect against heart disease. One of the most common statins is rosuvastatin,...
Can blood pressure medicine affect your bowel health?
High blood pressure is a serious health problem that affects about one in every ten people around the world. It increases the risk of...
A common drug could effectively treat hand pain caused by osteoarthritis
Have you or someone you know ever felt a constant ache or stiffness in your hands—pain that makes everyday tasks like buttoning a shirt,...
Cholesterol-hungry brain cells may explain early Alzheimer’s development
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is often recognized by its well-known symptoms—memory loss, confusion, and cognitive decline.
But long before these signs appear, people may experience sleep...
Automated insulin delivery strongly improves blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
A new clinical trial led by the Jaeb Center for Health Research has shown that automated insulin delivery (AID) systems can significantly improve blood...
After prostate cancer surgery, 70-year-old track and field athlete takes on international competition
Just eight months after undergoing robotic surgery to remove his cancerous prostate, Mark Cwiek, a 70-year-old track and field athlete, successfully competed in the...
When it comes to heart and brain health, these are numbers you should know
Heart disease is once again the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to a new statistical report from the American Heart Association.
Cardiovascular...
Breast cancer treatment may lead to long-term breast shrinkage, study finds
A new study has found that breast-conserving therapy (BCT)—a common treatment for early-stage breast cancer—can lead to significant breast shrinkage over time, especially when...
Waist size may be a stronger cancer risk indicator than BMI—especially for men
A major new study from Sweden has found that waist circumference (WC)—a simple measure of abdominal fat—may be a more accurate predictor of obesity-related...
How smartwatches can help people with diabetes stay active and healthy
A new study shows that smartwatches may help people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) manage their condition by encouraging regular exercise.
The research, published in...