Easy breakfast change can help control type 2 diabetes
A new study from the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus shows that changing just one meal—breakfast—can help people with Type 2 diabetes manage...
Common blood pressure drug may increase risk of blinding eye disease
A large study in the United Kingdom has found that a common blood pressure medicine may be linked to a higher risk of developing...
Could eating peanuts affect cancer spread?
Peanuts are a popular snack that many people enjoy. They taste good, are crunchy, and are often seen as a healthy food.
But a new...
Scientists discover a big hidden cause of autism
Scientists around the world are trying hard to understand brain conditions like autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. These are not simple problems.
They affect how...
A popular blood pressure drug may cause low potassium and kidney issues
Chlorthalidone is a medicine that has been used by doctors for many years to help people lower their high blood pressure. But now, a...
Old painkiller may hold the key to stopping cancer from spreading
Cancer is very dangerous when it spreads to other parts of the body. This spreading process is called metastasis, and it causes most cancer...
Popular sweetener may cause brain and heart diseases
A sweetener that’s often seen as a healthy replacement for sugar might not be as safe as many people think.
New research shared at the...
How long can people live after a dementia diagnosis?
Being told you have dementia is a life-changing moment. It can be scary and confusing for both the person and their family. One of...
Research finds a safer blood pressure drug
A new study from Columbia University has found that one of the most common drugs used to treat high blood pressure may not be...
Common food preservatives may increase risk of type 2 diabetes
A new study has found that eating more food preservatives—common substances added to processed foods to help them last longer—may raise the risk of...