Surprising cause of artery plaque in heart disease you need to know
Heart disease is one of the top causes of death in the world. In the United States alone, about one out of every four...
The complicated relationship between coffee and diabetes
For many people, the day doesn’t feel like it’s started until they’ve had their morning cup of coffee. But if you have diabetes or...
Do common blood pressure drugs hurt your sleep?
Getting enough sleep is very important for staying healthy and feeling happy. But many people struggle with sleep.
In the United States, about one out...
The cause of weak muscles in older people may be in the brain
As people get older, many notice they aren’t as strong as they used to be. Most believe this weakness is simply a part of...
How to lower inflammation to your heart
If you’ve ever had a swollen ankle after an injury or fought off a cold, you’ve experienced inflammation.
It’s the body’s way of reacting to...
Mammograms may help predict heart disease, not just breast cancer
Mammograms are commonly used to find breast cancer, but new research shows they might also reveal important signs of heart disease—the number one cause...
New therapy offers long-term pain relief without addiction
A new treatment using stem cells may offer real hope to people living with long-term joint pain. A company called SereNeuro Therapeutics has shared...
One-hour blood sugar test may help prevent diabetes better
A simple blood sugar test one hour after drinking a glucose solution may help doctors spot early signs of type 2 diabetes—even before prediabetes...
Blood test could predict brain recovery after cardiac arrest
Each year, about four million people around the world suffer a sudden cardiac arrest. Many of them are taken to intensive care while unconscious.
Doctors...
Heart fat linked to more severe damage after a heart attack
A new study has found that a higher amount of fat around the heart is linked to more serious heart damage after a heart...