Short sleep linked to higher risk of peripheral artery disease
Sleeping less than five hours a night is associated with a 74% increased likelihood of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD), compared to sleeping seven...
Beat the heat with hydrating foods this summer
Staying hydrated can help you live a longer, healthier life. But drinking multiple glasses of water throughout the day isn't for everyone.
Health experts say...
The double trouble of high blood pressure and high blood sugar
Around the world, over a billion people have a problem known as high blood pressure or hypertension. A lot of these people live in...
Daytime naps longer than 30 minutes may double risk of irregular heartbeat
People who nap for more than 30 minutes per day have a 90% increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation (a-fib), a common heart rhythm...
Tirzepatide: a breakthrough in faster blood sugar control and weight loss for type 2...
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a chronic condition characterized by abnormal blood sugar levels and difficulty maintaining a healthy weight.
Previous research has shown that...
The sweet clue: connection between cancer and blood sugar
The Sweet Scent in the Past
Almost a hundred years ago, in the 1920s, doctors found something strange. Cancer patients had sweet-smelling pee.
This confused the...
Social isolation linked to higher dementia risk
A study published in the online issue of Neurology has reported a significant connection between social isolation and brain health.
Social isolation is associated with...
Regular napping may increase risks of high blood pressure and stroke
A recent study published in the journal Hypertension reveals that regular daytime napping might be linked to a higher risk of high blood pressure...
New MRI could evaluate people with chest pain better
A new study led by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can play a valuable...
Diabetes drugs: do they work differently for men and women?
Understanding Diabetes and Its Treatments
Do you know about a disease called diabetes? It is a condition where there's too much sugar in your blood....