Blood sugars could reveal Alzheimer’s risk 10 years early
Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that affects a person's ability to think, remember, and live independently.
It usually affects people who are 65 or...
Are costly heart failure drugs worth it? A study investigates
There are different types of drugs that doctors use to treat heart failure.
Two of these types are called SGLT2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) and mineralocorticoid receptor...
New diabetes drug may fight other diseases, study shows
Do you know that diabetes is a disease where there's too much sugar in your blood?
Yes, that's right! People with type 2 diabetes often...
The hidden harm of aspirin for older people: higher amnesia risk
Aspirin is a common medicine many people take.
It's known to be good for preventing heart disease and strokes, particularly in older people. In fact,...
Predicting your diabetes risk through DNA testing
Scientists have found a new way to predict if a person is likely to get type 2 diabetes. They studied changes in our DNA, called DNA methylation.
Scientists find a new disease in women: cesarean scar disorder
A cesarean section, also known as a C-section, is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby.
Predicting diabetes risk in pancreatitis patients
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have found things that make it more likely for people with chronic pancreatitis to get diabetes.
Chronic pancreatitis is a long-lasting inflammation...
New computer program helps detect breast cancer risk
Breast cancer is a common disease in women all over the world. The American Cancer Society says 1 in 8 women in the US...
Heart disease: Researchers pinpoint missing piece of treatment puzzle
With new findings that the immune system plays a key role in conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels, options emerge for new cures.
Cardiovascular...
Detecting kidney disease early: the key is in the biomarkers
Kidneys are small organs in our body that work like a filter.
They clean our blood and get rid of the waste. Sometimes, kidneys can...