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...
How early antibiotics can turn immunity into allergy
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have discovered how giving antibiotics to newborns can increase their risk of developing lifelong respiratory allergies.
This groundbreaking...
20 minutes of mindful breathing can significantly reduce cancer pain
A recent study has found that just 20 minutes of mindful breathing can quickly reduce the intensity and unpleasantness of cancer-related pain, as well...
New obesity drug Tirzepatide could help prevent type 2 diabetes
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have discovered that the weight-loss drug tirzepatide could significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D)...
Mpox declared a public health emergency of international concern—now what?
On Aug. 14, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the latest mpox outbreak in Africa a public health emergency of international concern.
While the virus...
Eating red and processed meat linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes, study...
A new study has found that eating red and processed meat is linked to a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
The research, published...
This drug can lower diabetes risk and sustain weight loss
Tirzepatide, a medication known under the brand names Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for weight loss, has shown remarkable results in reducing the likelihood...