Broccoli compound may help control blood sugar in prediabetes
A natural compound found in broccoli sprouts, called sulforaphane, may help lower blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes. This was discovered in a...
Scientists discover a key cause of heart disease
A recent study from New York University has found that platelets, the tiny fragments in our blood that help with clotting, also play a...
This drug may help slow cognitive decline in people with type 2 diabetes
Metformin, a widely used medication for type 2 diabetes, may also help slow cognitive decline and reduce the risk of dementia, according to a...
This common painkiller may raise heart disease risk in high blood pressure
A recent study from the University of Edinburgh suggests that long-term use of paracetamol may increase the risk of heart disease and strokes in...
The 80-80-80 target could save millions from high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a major cause of heart disease and strokes. These conditions kill millions of people worldwide every year.
Despite...
Study shows a big hidden cause of chronic inflammation and how to fix it
Inflammation is a natural part of the body's healing process, helping to fight infections and repair injuries. However, when it becomes long-term, it can...
Popular weight loss diet may increase cancer and heart disease risk
A recent review study suggests that ketogenic (keto) diets may put certain groups, including pregnant women and people with kidney disease, at risk of...
Common chemical in everyday products may raise your liver cancer risk
Scientists from the University of Southern California have found that exposure to a widely used synthetic chemical is linked to a higher risk of...
Blood pressure naturally declines 14 years before death, study finds
Blood pressure normally increases from childhood to middle age, but what happens in later life has been less clear. A study from the University of Exeter has found...
New drug could help treat blood cancer
A new international study has found that a simple tablet treatment could improve survival rates for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a common type...