Surgery beats drugs for type 2 diabetes and weight loss
A new study shows that for adults with type 2 diabetes, surgery is more effective than medication and lifestyle changes for reducing blood sugar...
Shingles vaccine may slow aging in older people, study finds
Getting vaccinated against shingles may do more than just protect older adults from a painful skin condition. A new study from the USC Leonard...
Iron supplement could help fight a dangerous muscle disease
A recent study from Kumamoto University in Japan has found that iron supplements could help reduce muscle damage and improve muscle strength in a...
Your gut microbiome may predict your Alzheimer’s risk
A major new review has found growing evidence that problems in the gut may be linked to memory loss and brain diseases like Alzheimer’s.
The...
Colon cancer is leading cancer killer for Americans under 50
Colon cancer is now the number one cause of cancer deaths in Americans under age 50, taking that position seven years earlier than experts...
10 heart-healthy foods that help lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem.
It can lead to serious conditions like heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. One...
This plant oil fat may trigger spread of cancer
Scientists at IRB Barcelona have found that a type of fat found in palm oil could make cancer more likely to spread in the...
This blood pressure drug may help you live longer
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have made an exciting discovery. They found that a drug called rilmenidine, which is commonly used to treat...
Which drugs work best for chronic nerve pain?
More than 20 million people in the United States suffer from neuropathic pain, which happens when nerves are damaged or don’t work properly.
For about...
Widely used heartburn drugs may harm kidney health
Many people take medications to manage heartburn, acid reflux, or GERD, which can make daily life uncomfortable.
One group of drugs, called proton pump inhibitors...